The concept of Ogmios Miestas was born almost 12 years ago, and unique, innovative and long-lasting ideas of a modern and contemporary area of the city have been sought since 2009. The final idea of the present-day Ogmios Miestas got inspiration from quite a lot of examples of successful urban conversion projects across Europe.

This 20 ha multifunctional space has become a favourable work and leisure place for Vilnius residents within a little more than a decade. A huge area located on the verge of Žirmūnai residential area is often called a city within a city since its visitors may find almost everything in one place. The space accommodates a diversity of shops, service companies, cafés, restaurants, sport studios for adults and activity clubs for children, offices and even car service centres.

Ogmios Miestas could be characterised by a clear arrangement of buildings and public spaces, pedestrian zones and cosy planted streets.

Unlike many shopping areas in Lithuania, parking lots at Ogmios Miestas are not empty and inhospitable zones. On the contrary, here they have been designed as a park and alleys of different species of trees and bushes changing as seasons change.

Ogmios Miestas is known for its particularly well-kept territory, aesthetics and creativity that manifests through different events organised in this place, artistic installations, public space solutions, and originality of architecture. Considerable focus has been shifted to public spaces, greenery, water, outdoor sculptures and fountains. All this adds to the attractiveness of the city.

The green areas in Ogmios Miestas are generally recognised spaces where Vilnius residents and guests like to meet and that are vibrant from the very early morning. Families, young people and elderly guests who look for a peaceful and cosy recreation place love to spend their leisure time in squares, spots under the trees or next to burbling waters.

Various artistic installations catch the eye of many visitors to Ogmios Miestas. These are the works of local sculptors and sculpture-fountains integrated in the public spaces and squares of Ogmios Miestas, inviting to find your oasis in the bustling city.

The creation process of Ogmios Miestas has been still going on – buildings are renovated, new functions are searched for, and new high-quality public spaces adapted to residents are developed.

Over 40 buildings are administered in this area.  The premises with an area of 70 000 m2 accommodate over 250 lessees.