What is the capital of Lithuania?
Vilnius lies in south-eastern Lithuania at about 112 metres above sea level, and is the most populous city in the Baltic states.
Vilnius is the capital and seat of government of Lithuania. Lithuania itself has an estimated population of 2,888,774 (2025).
Vilnius is also the largest city in Lithuania, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
Vilnius at a glance
| City population | 619,405 (1 July 2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan area | 767,907 (2026, urban area) |
| Pronunciation | VIL-nee-əs |
| Country | 🇱🇹 Lithuania |
| Founded | 1323 |
| Largest city in Lithuania | Vilnius |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
About Vilnius
Vilnius was first mentioned in 1323 and was granted city rights in 1387.
The Old Town of Vilnius is one of the largest and best-preserved in Europe and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
The architectural style called Vilnian Baroque is named after the city, which is the easternmost Baroque city and the largest one north of the Alps.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Vilnius.
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