Hidden Graffiti Gem🎨

#falladventures Grigiškės, a small industrial district just 17 km west of Vilnius center, is quietly emerging as Lithuania's newest open-air street art hub. Once known mainly for its historic paper mill founded in 1923, this riverside town is transforming gray Soviet-era apartment blocks into vibrant murals celebrating local history and nature. The breakthrough project "Gatvės menas Grigiškėse" (Street Art in Grigiškės), funded by Vilnius municipality's "Kuriu Vilnių" initiative, has added massive neo-frescos since 2023. Highlights include a record-breaking 324 m² aerial map of old Grigiškės on a 9-story building and new 2024 works depicting real town stories – from the Vokė River landscapes to industrial heritage and community life. Interactive QR codes on murals turn walks into engaging games and audio-guided history tours. More pieces are planned, blending education, play, and beauty in everyday spaces. Far from Vilnius' trendy Užupis scene, Grigiškės offers authentic, community-driven art that revives a former suburb. A perfect half-day escape for mural hunters seeking Lithuania's freshest urban revival!