Vilnius: the old plan under different architectural styles

Useful to know

Vilnius was the political center of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 13th to the end of the 18th century. UNESCO lists preserved Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical buildings, as well as medieval town planning and natural surroundings. [1]

This is a good starting point for distinguishing style and plan. The facade can be altered while street directions and relations between spaces continue to organize the city. However, not every old street can be accurately dated only by its curve.

For observation, compare a map of the center with several buildings from different periods. Ask how they fit into the overall web, instead of looking for one predominant style for everyone. Vilnius shows why the historic city is more than a catalogue of monuments: the value is also in the relations between them and in the way they relate to the terrain.