Medieval history is a guilty pleasure of mine, so going to Medininkai Castle for half a day sounded like a fantastic idea. Just a short 30 min ride from Vilnius takes you to one of the best preserved castles in Lithuania with awesome activities such as an archery course! You can also climb up to the fifth floor of the castle's tower where the views of the surrounding highlands and two of Lithuania's highest peaks open. Since Medininkai Castle has never had a duke assigned, you can claim it all to yourself… even if it is just for a fantasy.