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The Vilnius Television Tower (Televizijos bokštas in lithuanian) is the tallest building in Vilnius. It is 326.5 m (1071 ft) tower in the Karoliniškės microdistrict of Vilnius. I like this building because you can see it from anywhere.

It is not just a Television Tower, it became a symbol of potent Lithuania when the Soviet army wanted to control Lithuanian media. The 13th January 1991 is very important day because 13 unarmed Lithuanian civilians were killed by soviet tanks. The Lithuanian independence was protected. So, these days on the ground floor of the Vilnius Television Tower is the 13th January exhibition (Sausio 13-osios ekspozicija in Lithuanian). The exhibition is free.

My favorite place in the Vilnius Television Tower is a unique restaurant in 270 metres high. The best feeling I have ever had is to have a dinner with a view to my city from the high. The menu of this restaurant is special and unique. So, I suggest to have a dinner in the Vilnius Television Tower for all, who wants to see the city in a different way.

Recently The New York Times announced the list of 46 places to go in 2013. And there they recommend go to Lithuania to taste beer. One of the best places to do it is Šnekutis and Bambalynė. Šnekutis is the place to try our Lithuanian rustic beer. They have many things on offer, including 14 kinds of beer and 4 kinds of gira (kvass). You can also taste various traditional snacks and dishes here. Šnekutis is very popular among people of many different ages.

Mister Šnekutis, the owner of the bar and barman, may look strange, may look funny, but he will always sincerely suggest beers for you. And do not be afraid to take a photo with him, he will kindly pose for you with an occasional hat!

I’d call the interior of the bar a “cozy mess”. Just like in the countryside. While trying our rustic beer you can also play chess or look at the various rustic antiques, placed throughout the bar.

I can’t imagine my summer in Vilnius without my beautiful evenings with friends at the Summer Terrace (Vasaros Terasa in Lithuanian). The Summer Terrace opens in late spring and closes in early autumn. I think that this terrace is the best place in Vilnius to feel the summer season.

The Summer Terrace became a part of Vilnius city life eight years ago and is still successful. This terrace connects lots of different activities such as concerts to live DJ’s, MC battles, flea markets, dance battles or sport matches on tv. Also, here you can enjoy very delicious snacks or just meet your friends.

The Summer Terrace is located in a very beautiful yard with some plants, good acoustics and cosy atmosphere. Two life size ceramic cows with wings (!), symbolize all amazing activities which thrive around them, standing in the yard.

I really recommend you spend some time in the Summer Terrace and I promise that you will be amazed by the atmosphere and live music, which sounds here every evening… Enjoy!

I suppose that Belmont (in Lithuanian – Belmontas) Entertainment and Recreation Center is one of the most wonderful places in Vilnius.  The centre is unique because it was established inside the old mill. I am happy because the French (Belmont) mill complex was reconstructed and all authentic buildings and their parts was preserved.

The Belmont Entertainment and Recreation Center offers a lot of different activity. First of all, Belmont is famous because of the restaurant. All food is prepared by qualified cooks. The most delicious food for me is a food which is prepared on open fire. In summer, the restaurant guests can also listen to live music, relax or enjoy the nature. If you are looking for some activity, you should know that the Belmont centre organizes various concerts, festivals, games, feasts and theatrical performances.

Belmont is like an oasis in a forest. I love this place because of a chance to be in an extraordinary nature with amazing ponds, bridges, fountains, waterfalls and the river Vilnelė.

You can reach Belmont by car, but I always choose a bicycle, because the road to the Belmont Entertainment and Recreation Center is really astonishing.

Have you ever seen a hammock in a cafe? If not, you have to come to the Notre Vie wine bar. You will find two of those hanging inside. It is a nice place to enjoy an evening with a glass of cool wine and very tasty snacks. You can sit outside if you want to feel the breeze, come with a company and sit at the table inside, chill out in one of hammocks, or come alone and sit by the bar for a nice conversation with bartenders.

The Notre Vie bartenders will tell you a lot about the wine selection, make you strong espresso, or even persuade you to taste a glass of rich tasting brandy. The wine bar is also a wine shop. Sometimes Notre Vie organize live music nights. For upcoming events, check out the website or Facebook page.

The wine bar is run by two friends, who love wine culture. They say that the wine bar is their life and it shows. The minute as you walk inside you feel welcome and want to stay for the entire evening.