Town hall in Vilnius this monument, which is an outstanding representative of the architectural buildings in the classical style with the all-Union importance in the Soviet era. It is located on town hall square in Vilnius, while performing the function of representative areas to urban ceremonies and events, various celebrations of state holidays, delegations, receptions and special meetings. Since the early 19th century this building, which is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, concerts, performances or events in honour of Alexander I.

The town hall was built by the city Council in the centre of the Old town on the market square right at the intersection of trade routes – that is mentioned in the archival sources of the 16th century. There is an assumption that it was founded in the last quarter of the 14th century by order of Jagiello. Plan of the city in 1576 assumed the appearance of a hall large enough for that time with a dome, and the high peaked towers. Most likely, the first town hall carried the Gothic forms, because in the basement of a modern building premises have been identified times of Jagiello.

We can say that until the mid-19th century the town hall was the center of social, economic, political and in many ways the cultural life of the Vilna, thus fulfilling a significant role in the life and events of the city. The town hall housed the city government (city Council), the meetings of which were held in the same building. This was a particularly important decision for urban living.

The Board went: 24 of the mayor, the Council of magistrates, consisting of 24 councillors, Voight, which was administered exclusively by the Prince. In the town hall met officials who judged the cases, litigation, complaints, and conducted credit and debit documents, doing the fees penalties and taxes. The magistrate kept guard, a spokesman for the publicity regulations of the executioner to perform executions, watchmaker for controlling clock tower, ringer, ringing bells warned residents about the occurrence of fires and other dangers, and of the arrival of a particularly noble and honorable guests. In addition, in the town hall was located the prison, archives, exchequer and the standards of weights and weapons.

The share of the town hall endured various injuries during fires or wars; for this reason, the building was repeatedly rebuilt and repaired, changing its appearance. Over time the building was attached to all new buildings. Particularly strong town hall was damaged during the devastating fires 1748-1749. After these tragic events, the town hall was restored several years, which took a large amount of funds. In the mid-18th century the town hall was reconstructed and Tomasz of Roussel and Johann Christoph. In 1781, the building of the town hall was damaged by debris of the collapsed octagonal clock tower.

In 1810 in the town hall began its action Polish theatre. Since 1845 the building was the municipal theatre, which was dramatic performances in Polish and Russian languages. In 1924-1925, the theatre was closed by city officials because of the threat of a possible fire. At this time, the street was cleaned iron staircase.

In the interwar years the town hall was restored from sketches Stefan Narimskogo, the building acquired its original appearance. Was erected and a new marble staircase. In the renovated premises was conducted by a representative of the ceremony magistrate, and the two halls were intended as an exposition of the town Museum.

In 1940, this building received life Vilnius city Museum, which was reorganized by 1941. After the Second world war the town hall appeared the Museum of Art, to a special extent, helped familiarize visitors with the visual arts of Lithuania.

In 1995 the exhibition of the Art Museum were moved to other premises of the National Museum of fine arts of Lithuania, and in its place appeared the Palace of Arts.

Low hall has a symmetrical classical proportions, the main facade is decorated with a portico with Doric columns and a low triangular pediment.