Tillgänglig till fots genom de kullerstensgatorna i fotogena bohemiska Užupis - som förklarade sitt oberoende från resten av Vilnius 1997 och till och med har sin egen tennkrukarmé - Subačius Hill erbjuder panoramautsikt över Vilnius gamla stad och förorten, syfte- byggda sovjetiska flerfamiljshus bortom.
Teleskop och mässinginformationstavlor vid utsiktspunkterna på den här lugna lilla platsen hjälper besökare att identifiera barockkyrkorna St Annes och den Helige Ande, liksom Gediminas Tower i horisonten. Efter att ha druckit i utsikten, ta dig tid på terrassbaren i ett par av det närliggande kaféet eller förklara dina känslor för en älskad genom att fästa ett hänglås på smidesjärnräcket runt utsiktspunkten.
Also known as the Subačiaus Observation Deck, the viewing point on Subacius Hill offers one of the better views in Vilnius. Beyond the vistas, you can stop by this off-the-beaten-path lookout to admire the love locks attached to its iron railing, and stick around for refreshments at the terrace bar. You can easily stroll here through Kūdrų Park or visit on a guided tour. Some Old Town walking tours add a stop at this tranquil destination.
The Subacius Hill observation deck is located at the corner of Subačiaus and Maironio streets, about a 15-minute walk from Užupis. To arrive by foot, stroll through Užupis until you reach the Uzupio Bridge. From there, it's a short walk through the park. You can also hop on the bus. Several lines service the nearby Subačiaus St. stop.
There's really no bad time to visit Subacius Hill, though the sunset here is a standout, and the views of the city at night are charming. If you visit very early—or quite late—the on-site café will likely be closed. If you want to add-on a visit to Užupis, consider visiting on April 1, the national holiday of this quirky area that's technically an independent republic.
Although Subacius Hill offers great views, there are at least three other lookouts offering standout perspectives on the cityscape. For views from the tallest building in the Old Town, you can pay a small fee to ascend St. John‘s Church Bell Tower. Alternatively, hop on a funicular up to Gediminas Castle Tower to check out views from its hilltop perch, or visit the Hill of Three Crosses to admire the monument and take in the sunset.