In the capital of Lithuania, the distant past and the present coexist harmoniously; tourists going on a sightseeing excursion of the city with a English-speaking guide will see the medieval fortifications on Mount Gediminas, the university founded in the 16th century, and magnificent churches built in the 18th century in the unique "Vilnius Baroque" style. Among the modern sights, there are the Vilnius Montmartre - the bohemian Užupis district - and the TV tower (1001guide suggests that it offers the best panorama of the city).