Locations of wedding photo sessions in Lithuania
in Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, so the majority of Lithuanian couples live here. So it is in this city that most weddings take place. This time we have prepared for you a memo of the most popular wedding photoshoot locations.
- old town of Vilnius – this is one of the largest old towns in Eastern and Central Europe, with elements of the Baroque style. However, in this part of the capital, other style details can be noticed - Renaissance, Gothic, classicism, modernism. Wedding photoshoot locations are usually offered for photoshoots - St. John's Church, Dawn Gate or Vilnius Town Hall.
- Bernardine garden - located in the Old Town of Vilnius. Once called Sereikiski Park, today it is full of beautiful benches, vegetation, ponds and even playing fountains. So the park is a great place to organize a festive photo session.
- Barbican – a place that was once necessary for the defense of the city, and now it is often "occupied" by photographers' lenses, as it offers a unique panorama of the city of Vilnius.
- Uzhupis – this is a part of the city, a little far from the Old Town. Therefore, couples who want a more bohemian, romantic and artistic environment choose it for wedding photo sessions. Locations for wedding photoshoots such as župis are a very good choice for having bright photos.
- Merchants Club – a modern and uniquely designed business center. Because both the outside and the inside of the building are attractive in their own style, photographers often offer to do wedding photo sessions here.
in Trakai
It is a city in Vilnius County, 30 km west of the center of Vilnius. Therefore, we have prepared recommendations of suitable places for wedding photo sessions.
- Old town of Trakai – a part of the city with history and romance. Therefore, those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the capital, but have a great wedding photo session, should choose this place.
- Trakai Castle – a Gothic castle, on the Castle Island of Lake Galvė, to which a pedestrian bridge has been built. So for those who want a romantic photo session, choose this place without hesitation.
- Varniki educational trail - this is a nature reserve located in the Trakai district. This reserve consists of naturally formed forest, swamp and unique vegetation. The Varniki educational trail can be explored by walking along a neatly laid wooden path, so this is a great place to plan a wedding photo session.
- Uzatrakis manor – stands by Galvė lake, in Užutrakky. Young people often plan photo sessions here because of the panorama of exceptional beauty that can be seen around.
- Mergiškii landscape reserve - it is located in the west of the Trakai district, near the village of Mergiškii, in the Aukštadvaris regional park. There is also a manor house with the Mergiškės limestone. Not only that, there is also an observation deck on the Gelionii Hill, from which you can see Lake Veršiuk, the village of Antaveršios, Užuguostis St. Church of Apostles Peter and Paul. So a great idea for a wedding photo session.
In Kaunas and around
We have prepared a memo about ideas for wedding photo sessions in Kaunas or the Kaunas area. In the text, you will find the most popular places suitable for organizing wedding photo sessions, from the old town of Kaunas to modern cafes.
- Confluence Park – is an area located at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers, which is rich in nature and architectural buildings, such as Kaunas Castle, Kaunas St. George the Martyr (Franciscan) Church.
- Owl mountain – A romantic and cozy place in the Žaliakalnis micro-district of the city of Kaunas, surrounded by beautiful nature and stylish architecture. Since the mountain offers spectacular views of Kaunas, wedding photographers often suggest planning photo sessions here.
- Panorama of Alexot - it is probably the most popular observation deck in Kaunas, from which a great panorama of Kaunas opens. Therefore, wedding photo sessions often take place here.
- Juniper Valley - this is a pedestrian path surrounded by junipers and a beautiful horizon towards the Nemunas. The amazing view will make you stop for a moment and breathe fresh air.
- Žeimiai Manor – The manor located in the Jonava district, rich in its Liepai avenue, vegetation and classicism architecture. So it is perfect for organizing a wedding photo session.
Klaipėda and surroundings
Klaipėda, the capital of the sea and ships, also has interesting places where you can organize wedding photo sessions.
- Old town of Klaipėda - an exclusive and unique choice for those who want a modern and contemporary photo session.
- "Dutch Hat" - a place where a wonderful panorama of the sea opens.
- Klaipėda Molas - this is the coast of the Harbor surrounded by rocks, ships and the sea.
- Palanga Amber Museum - this is a great choice if you want a romantically artistic wedding photo shoot.
- Horn of Vente – a peninsula by the Curonian Lagoon, very close to the mouth of the Nemunas River, to the south. This place is known for the bird ringing station established there.
In Moletai
It is a city in the east of Lithuania, belonging to Utena County. The city is only about 60 km from the capital of Lithuania.
- Kertuoj mound - this is a 138-meter mound located near Lake Kertuoi (Inturkė). Historical sources claim that it was poured by witches.
- Ethnographic homestead - it is a place to admire your own style, which is why the sky luminaries observatory is often held here Kulionys, Čiulėnai sen., Molėtai district
- Alanta Manor - still in the 19th century at the end, Alanta Manor was built of masonry and stone. Therefore, it is a place that fascinates many photographers.
- Skudutiškis stones and spring - the four Skudutiškis stones are located on the right bank of the Skudutė stream. Stones of gray granite, which contain the feet of God and Mary, the Cross of Vytis and the heart of Jesus.
- The Great Mausoleum Chapel - at the end of the century, a huge mansion was built, a chapel, which eventually became a mausoleum, planted with many trees, which made it possible to form a park of impressive beauty. This one-story dome-and-semi-basement chapel is neoclassical in form, with a dome and a semi-basement.
In and around Utena
It is a city in northeastern Lithuania, 92 km north of Vilnius. So we have prepared ideas of popular places for a wedding photo session.
- Bikuškis Manor Building Ensemble - these are the buildings of the Bikuškis manor by Lake Alauš. All buildings of the manor still remember the years of the rule of the Radvils and Oginskis. It is important to mention that the mansion was built in the classicism style.
- The mill of thought – the mill was built about 200 years ago. It was in this manor that boards were cut with special hand saws. Not to mention, a copper mint operated here, where the hammers were moved by the water of the Minčia stream. There is even a possibility to get overnight at the mill.
- Conglomerate outcrop – this place was once a gravel quarry. When the gravel was dug up, rather strange huge blocks formed of clay and pebbles were dug up. Since this place is actually quite a rare natural monument, photographers recommend choosing this place for wedding photo sessions as well.
- Writers' hill – Thanks to the sculptor Henrikas Orakauskas, the Writers' Hill appeared in Vyžuonis in the Utena district. The memory of two talented writers - the literary critic Antanas Masionas and the prose writer Broniaus Radzevičius, who left early for eternity - are immortalized there. The wings of the wooden angel embrace the fragile and eternal landscape of nature.
- Teaching stone - just a couple of hundred meters from the Tauragnai - Kazitiškis road. Interestingly, the stone is shaped like a truncated cone. Next to this stone lies another, smaller stone - Mokiukas.
in Zarasai
It is in northeastern Lithuania, on the border with Latvia and Belarus. This is a very lake region of Lithuania, so the places for wedding photo sessions are very unique in their beauty.
- Ferris wheel - this is an observation wheel that was opened six years ago - an architectural structure that has no analogue in Lithuania. A unique panorama of Zaras Lake opens up to passers-by in a 17-meter-high circle, so wedding photoshoot locations like this are an excellent choice for a photographer working with a drone.
- Šavoša educational trail – this is the first geological trail in Lithuania. It is located near the fast river Shavasha. Therefore, everyone will be impressed not only by the river itself, but also by the surrounding environment, untouched by humans.
- Slyninka water mill - this is a three hundred year old water mill. So those planning a wedding photo session there will not only be able to enjoy the beautiful views, but also listen to unique stories about the life of the mill and learn about the processes of grain grinding.
- Stelmuže oak – one of the most powerful and oldest trees in Europe. It may be over 1,500 years old, although some sources say it may be over 2,000 years old. The Stelmuže oak tree is already 23 years old. Its height is 3.5 meters, and its diameter is 13 meters.
- Slave Tower – a small, but tall, quadrangular field stone building with openings in the upper part. In it, the lords of the manor used to imprison serfs who had committed crimes - they locked them up for the night and sent them out to work again during the day.
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