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Hilary Raduszkiewicz's Palace

A romantic neo-Gothic palace on the bank of the Neris that looks like a small castle, framed by Vilnius's modern glass towers and now home to the Lithuanian Architects' Union.

Updated Jun 20262 min read·1 sections

A tall, illuminated Christmas tree decorated with blue and silver baubles and white cloud-shaped ornaments stands next to a modern glass-fronted building with the name 'M.K. Čiurlionis' lit up on its facade at dusk.

The short version

✓Striking neo-Gothic palace often compared to a small castle
✓Dramatic contrast against the surrounding modern glass skyscrapers
✓Picturesque riverside setting on the bank of the Neris
✓Home to the Lithuanian Architects' Union, with occasional events

What to expect

Visitors are captivated by this beautiful neo-Gothic palace, often described as a small castle scenically located on the bank of the Neris river. Its most striking feature is the dramatic juxtaposition with the modern glass skyscrapers of the Konstitucijos avenue business district that rise behind it, creating a memorable, distinctly Vilnius cityscape that pairs the historic and the contemporary in a single frame.

Vilnius Oldtown Aerial — Vilnius, Lithuania — BigHead · CC BY-SA 4.0

While the building's exterior is the main draw, it also serves as the home of the Lithuanian Architects' Union and occasionally hosts events or opens its terrace. There is no full museum visit to plan around, so it works best as a short, rewarding detour for anyone interested in architecture, history and photography. Pair it with a riverside walk and the views back toward the Old Town.