Sapiegos Park

About

Sapiegos Park in Vilnius is a historic green space in the Antakalnis district, blending baroque heritage with contemporary community life. Once part of the grand Sapieha Palace ensemble built in the late 17th century by Grand Hetman Kazimierz Jan Sapieha, the park retains elements of its original layout, including tree-lined avenues, restored baroque gates, and a 300-year-old linden tree designated a natural monument. The northern section is shaded by mature linden, maple, and ash trees, while the southern area opens into sunlit meadows with playgrounds and gathering spaces. At the park’s centre stands a former wooden hospital, now home to Vilnius Tech Park—a hub for startups and creative industries. Sculptures by contemporary artist Donatas Jankauskas–Duonis add a whimsical touch, while the “Miesto Laboratorija” café and eco-centre host cultural events and sustainability workshops. Adjacent to the park are the restored Sapieha Palace and the Church of the Lord Jesus, completing a unique blend of history, innovation, and urban greenery.

Vilnius Lithuania

Location

Sapiegos Park, also known as Sapieha Park, is located in the Antakalnis district of Vilnius, with its main entrance on Sapiegos Street. The park surrounds the historic Sapieha Palace, a High Baroque residence built in the late 17th century for Kazimierz Jan Sapieha, Grand Hetman of Lithuania. The park itself is one of the oldest in Vilnius, featuring restored Baroque gates, formal parterres, ponds, and avenues, as well as a 300-year-old linden tree recognized as a natural monument at the entrance on Antakalnis Street. Within the park, you’ll find the recently restored Sapieha Palace, which now hosts exhibitions, events, and cultural activities as a department of the Contemporary Art Centre, alongside the historic Trinitarian Monastery and the Church of Jesus the Saviour. The area also includes Vilnius Tech Park, a major hub for start-ups and technology companies, located in repurposed 19th-century hospital buildings. Sapiegos Park is surrounded by the green spaces of Antakalnis, and nearby attractions include Antakalnis Cemetery, the Monument to Victims of January 13th, and several local cafés, making it a vibrant destination for history, culture, and relaxation in Vilnius.