Town Hall Square (Rotušės aikštė) is the historic commercial and civic centre of old Vilnius — the square where markets were held, edicts were proclaimed, and public executions took place in less enlightened times. It is smaller and quieter than Cathedral Square and has a more intimate, neighbourhood feel despite being in the heart of the old town.
The Town Hall itself, designed by Laurynas Stuoka-Gucevičius in a severe neoclassical style at the end of the 18th century, dominates one end of the square. It now houses an art exhibition space. The surrounding buildings are largely 17th-18th century and include some of the old town's better restaurants. The square is a pleasant place to sit in the afternoon sun with a coffee and watch the old town go about its business.