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Władysława, historical: Kościół Katedralny św. Stanisława [1]) is the main Catholic cathedral in Lithuania. It is situated in Vilnius Old Town, just off Cathedral Square. Dedicated to the Christian saints Stanislaus and Ladislaus, the church is the heart of Catholic spiritual life in Lithuania .
Visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus, a symbol of Lithuanian baptism and the burial place of St. Casimir. Learn about its history, architecture and the bell tower that offers a panoramic view of the Old Town.
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Several churches and cathedrals have been built on the site where Vilnius Cathedral is located, the earliest believed to have been constructed by Lithuanian Grand Duke Mindaugas in 1251. Although it is also thought that in pre-Christian times the Baltic pagan god Perkunas was worshipped where the cathedral stands. However, a succession of fires mea...
Many of the country’s most famous and important figures (or parts of them) are also contained within Vilnius Cathedral, including medieval ruler Vytautas the Great and Grand Duke Alexander Jogailaitis. Vilnius Cathedral also houses works of art, many dating back to the 16th century. One of its oldest pieces is a fresco called ‘The Crucifixion’ whic...
Located in Cathedral Square just south of the Neris riverbank and beside Kalnu parkas, Vilnius Cathedral is easily found on foot or via public transport. You can catch the number 10 or 33 buses to Arkikatedra and walk the very short distance over to the cathedral.
Visit the oldest masonry and fresco in Lithuania, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus, and see the remains of royalty and saints. Admire the Baroque Chapel of Saint Casimir and the miraculous painting of St. Mary the Virgin.
Learn about the history and architecture of Vilnius Cathedral, a neoclassical landmark and a national symbol. Find out how to visit the crypts, the chapels and the bell tower, and see nearby attractions in Cathedral Square.
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The building contained elements of a transitional style from Romanesque into Gothic. After Mindaugas’ death (1263) the Vilnius Cathedral might have been turned into a pagan sanctuary again. After the 1419 fire Vytautas had the cathedral rebuilt as a magnificent Gothic temple.
Learn about the origins, rebuilds and sculptures of Vilnius Cathedral, the main religious building in Lithuania. Discover the gothic, baroque and neoclassical elements and the crypts with the remains of former rulers.
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