A merchants' place during Hanseatic times, then a school also attended by Adam Mickiewicz, this Gothic building has always had an important role in Lithuanian history. The building is named after Pagan god Perkūnas, whose sculpture was revealed during the reconstruction works in 1919.

On the corner of Špiro Brusina Street and Mihovil Klaić Street there is a simple and charming Gothic Church of St Michael’s, once a part of the Franciscan monastery. A Gothic portal, which is adorned by reliefs from the 14th century, dominates the facade. In its single-nave interior there is a painted wooden Romanesque crucifixion from the 13th century. There is also a small collection of art works in the monastery. The present church was built in 1389 and added to in the 19th century.

Timidly emerging from the waters of Guanabara Bay, this 395 meters tall, egg-shaped mountain is one of the tourists' favourite destinations in Rio de Janeiro. Check the weather forecast to be sure of going on a clear day, and venture up to the top of the mountain to enjoy an astonishing 360-degree view including that of the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the pristine beaches, the cityscape and the surrounding natural environment. The easiest and fastest way to reach the top of the mountain is by cable car but climbing is always an option.