Gediminas's Tower
| Gediminas Castle Tower | |
|---|---|
| Native name Gedimino pilies bokštas (Lithuanian) | |
Tower in 2021 | |
Interactive map of Gediminas Castle Tower | |
| Type | Castle tower |
| Location | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Coordinates | 54°41′12″N 25°17′27″E / 54.6867°N 25.2907°E |
| Built |
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| Architectural style | Brick gothic |
| Official name | Vilnius Old Town |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | II, IV |
| Designated | 1994 (18th session) |
| Reference no. | 541 |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Type | National |
| Designated | 20 November, 2001 |
| Reference no. | 24709 |
Gediminas's Tower (Lithuanian: Gedimino pilies bokštas) is the remaining part of the Upper Castle on top of the Gediminas Hill in Vilnius, Lithuania. It has a viewing platform that offers scenic views of Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Central Business District. Gediminas's Tower is an important state and historic symbol of the city of Vilnius and of Lithuania itself. It was depicted on the former national currency, the litas, and is mentioned in numerous Lithuanian patriotic poems and folk songs.