Stepping inside the halls

The residence spans over 500 square metres across three upper floors and two basement levels, outfitted with modern engineering systems inside a classically historic shell. Its signature rooms glow with pale marble and crystal chandeliers, the furniture, light fittings and artworks gathered from Western European antique dealers and the finest American furniture salons, giving the whole building the air of an 18th- and 19th-century manor rebuilt as contemporary 'modern palace.' Architects drew on period analogues of Lithuanian town residences and manor interiors, with the eclectic decorative style typical of their era; the interiors were finished by the noted American residential designer Klaudija Ruger, while the pretty inner courtyard garden was created by Rasa Arbas of California, acclaimed for imaginative gardens in small spaces.↗↗↗

On the ground floor you'll find an 80-square-metre reception hall, a glass vestibule, a library and a dining room, all crowned by the fairytale courtyard garden with its fountain — a setting for civil wedding ceremonies in the warm season. A winding staircase leads up to a living room and bedrooms on the second floor, while the mansard level is reserved for the family's guests. Below ground lie a sauna, a lounge and a cinema room, plus a basement bar.↗

One of the most memorable moments is simply looking out at dusk: through the windows you can see the illuminated tower of St. John's Church and the patchwork of Old Town rooftops — a view that rewards being indoors as the light fades.↗

The Old Town setting

The residence sits at almost the exact center of Vilnius's historic core. The magnificent St. John's Church stands right alongside; the castles of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, and the vast architectural ensemble of Vilnius University, are a short stroll away, as are the surviving Chodkevičiai and Pacai palaces. Pilies gatvė, the lively pedestrian street lined with cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops, is only a few steps off. For a visitor, the address itself is a gift: almost everything Vilnius is famous for lies within easy walking distance.↗↗

Visiting, viewing and booking

For most travellers the residence is something to encounter from the street: admire the restored façade and courtyard gate on Šv. Jono gatvė, then step into the neighboring St. John's Church and the University quarter that give the site its atmosphere. Inside, however, the building operates as a bookable private venue rather than a walk-up attraction — historically it was open to the public only from the outside until the family began welcoming guests for events. If you want to see the marble halls, crystal chandeliers and the fountain garden in person, your route is to arrange a visit through the residence itself, typically when booking an occasion.↗↗

It is a popular setting for weddings, anniversaries, christenings, receptions, filming and special celebrations. The residence can be hired room by room or in full: the inner garden, the grand second-floor room and the ground-floor reception spaces are each priced per hour, the basement bar can be booked separately, and exclusive use of the whole residence for a day starts from around €10,000, arranged by contract. The note that Google Maps shows the site as 'open 24 hours' is a listing artefact, not real public access — call ahead to confirm what can be seen and when.↗↗

Highlights

A privately restored 19th-century-style aristocratic palace, completed in 2001 as a 60th-wedding-anniversary gift — Vilnius Old Town architecture with a real love story behind it.↗

Marble halls glittering with crystal chandeliers, period furniture and artworks gathered from European antiques and top American salons.↗↗

A fairytale inner courtyard garden with a fountain, designed for intimate ceremonies and evening events.↗↗

Unbeatable location beside St. John's Church, Vilnius University, the Grand Dukes' castles and Pilies Street.↗

At dusk, the lit tower of St. John's Church framed through the residence's windows.↗

Practical tips

Treat the residence as a venue, not a museum: enjoy the façade from Šv. Jono gatvė on a casual stroll, and contact the office (+370 698 02609, info@kazickurezidencija.lt) if you hope to see the interiors or book an occasion.↗↗

Pair the visit with nearby St. John's Church and the Vilnius University complex — they explain why this corner was once the seat of magnates and remains the soul of the Old Town.↗

If you are planning a wedding or civil ceremony, the ground-floor reception hall and the fountain garden in the warmer months are the property's signature settings; book well in advance.↗