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Markučiai Park

A cherished urban oasis southeast of Vilnius's Old Town — quiet walks, duck-filled ponds and vivid autumn colour, with the Pushkin literary manor next door.

Updated Jun 20262 min read·1 sections

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The short version

✓A tranquil 'oasis of calm', perfect for escaping the city hustle.
✓Beautiful natural scenery, especially vivid in autumn.
✓Charming ponds with friendly ducks and paths for quiet walks.
✓Adjacent to the A. Pushkin literary manor for a combined nature-and-culture visit.

Markučiai Park

Markučiai Park is a cherished urban oasis on the southeastern edge of Vilnius, praised by visitors for its peaceful atmosphere and natural scenery. Often described as an 'oasis of calm', it's a favourite spot for escaping the city's hustle, and the landscape becomes particularly beautiful during autumn, when the old trees turn gold and copper.

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

While some note its modest size, the park is ideal for quiet walks, family outings and picnics. Charming ponds — usually with a few resident ducks — and easy paths make it a gentle, restful place to spend an hour. Its real bonus is the cultural dimension next door: the park surrounds the Markučiai Manor, home to the A. Pushkin literary museum, so you can pair a peaceful walk with a visit to the historic house.

It sits a little out of the centre, near Subačiaus gatvė, reachable on foot or by bus. There's no fee to wander the grounds, making it an easy, free detour for anyone exploring beyond the Old Town.

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Markučiai Manor Museum

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