Day 01
Private Walk Through Vilnius's Jewish Quarter
- Meet your guide on the stairs of Vilnius Town Hall for a brief introduction to Jewish history in Vilnius. After that, begin your tour through the streets of the former Jewish Quarter.
- On your way to the birthplace of the famous Russian Jewish sculptor Mark Antokolski, pass by Glassblowers' Street. There, you will see the "Walls that Remember," a poignant tribute that preserves the memory of the city's Jewish past and bears witness to the resilience and tragedy of a vibrant community extinguished during WWII.
- See Mark Antokolski's house while learning about his story and life during the Russian Empire.
- Head to the site of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, once a magnificent center of Jewish worship. Today, it stands as a haunting testament to the devastating impact of WWII and the Soviet era.
- Learn about the famous Jewish scholar who lived in Vilnius in the 18th century while stopping at the Vilna Gaon Monument.
- Continue from the former Small Ghetto to the territory of the Big Jewish Ghetto and visit the Choral Synagogue, the only surviving synagogue in the city.
- Get a glimpse of the Map of the Ghetto at the ruins of the Vilnius Ghetto Memorial.
- On Žemaitijos Street, find preserved names of Jewish shops in Yiddish and Polish from the interwar period. You will also see a building that served as a library during the Ghetto years.
- End the tour at the Monument to Zemach Shabad, a tribute to the renowned doctor who dedicated his life to improving healthcare and advocating for social justice, leaving a lasting impact on the city's Jewish community.
