VilniusSights

Building sights in Vilnius

  1. A

    Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit

    Roughly behind St Teresa's is the big, pink, domed 17th-century Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Lithuania's chief Russian Orthodox church and another fine baroque specimen.

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  2. B

    St Casimir's Church

    The ravishing St Casimir's Church is the oldest of Vilnius' baroque masterpieces. It was built by Jesuits (1604-15) and under Soviet rule was a museum of atheism.

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  3. C

    The ¿ Building

    This dilapidated building with an upside-down question mark dangling from its façade undoubtedly hides secrets behind its boarded-up windows.

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  4. D

    Holy Spirit Church

    The Holy Spirit Church is Vilnius' primary Polish church (1679) and has one of the most elaborate baroque interiors you'll find anywhere.

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  5. E

    St Catherine's Church

    Peering north from Vokiečių you'll spot St Catherine's Church displaying Vilnius' trademark peach baroque style.

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  6. F

    Church of the Assumption

    The recently reconsecrated Church of the Assumption is symbolic of the incredible renovation sweeping through the Old Town.

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  7. G

    St Teresa's Church

    Catholic St Teresa's Church is early baroque (1635-50) outside and more elaborate late baroque inside.

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  8. H

    Church of All Saints

    To the south of St Catherine's Church lies the unsung and similarly peach-hued Church of All Saints.

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  9. I

    Synagogue

    The main Synagogue is near the Tolerance Centre.

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