Temples
Discover Lithuania's most famous churches, cathedrals and chapels – from Gothic to Baroque.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
The most important Lithuanian Catholic church, standing in Cathedral Square at the foot of Gediminas Castle Hill. A neoclassical temple with a six-column portico – a symbol of the nation's spiritual life.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
A masterpiece of late Gothic architecture in Vilnius, built from 33 different types of bricks. According to legend, Napoleon wanted to carry it to Paris in the palm of his hand.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
A Baroque masterpiece in the Antakalnis district with over 2,000 stucco sculptures in its interior. One of the most ornate churches in all of Lithuania.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
The first Baroque church in Lithuania, built by the Jesuit order. Named in honor of Lithuania's patron saint, St. Casimir.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
The principal Lithuanian Orthodox church, housing the relics of three martyrs – Anthony, John, and Eustathius.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
A famous pilgrimage site with the miraculous icon of the Mother of God. The only surviving gate of medieval Vilnius's defensive wall.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
Part of Vilnius University ensemble with the tallest tower in Vilnius Old Town (63 m). A church of Gothic origin, later rebuilt in Baroque style.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
The oldest surviving church in Vilnius, with brickwork dating to 1382 – before the official Christianization of Lithuania. A monument of Gothic architecture.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
The largest Gothic church in Lithuania, located in Kaunas Old Town. A temple with valuable Baroque altars and Gothic vaults.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
One of the finest Baroque ensembles in Northeastern Europe, on the shores of the Kaunas Reservoir. Home to an annual international music festival.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
A monumental modernist church on Žaliakalnis hill, visible from any point in Kaunas. A symbol of Lithuanian freedom and faith.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
One of the oldest Gothic churches in Kaunas, belonging to the Bernardine monastery. A valuable monument of late Gothic architecture.
Suvalkija · Kauno m. sav.
A small Gothic church on Kaunas's Laisvės Alėja, one of the smallest and oldest churches in the city.
Mažoji Lietuva · Klaipėdos m. sav.
The main Evangelical Lutheran church in Klaipėda, a neo-Gothic building in the city center.
Žemaitija · Raseinių r. sav.
One of Lithuania's most famous pilgrimage sites, where the first Marian apparition in Europe took place in 1608.
Žemaitija · Kelmės r. sav.
The largest Bernardine monastery complex in Lithuania with a unique system of Way of the Cross chapels and a Baroque church.
Žemaitija · Šiaulių r. sav.
A modern Franciscan monastery near the legendary Hill of Crosses, built on the initiative of Pope John Paul II.
Aukštaitija · Trakų r. sav.
One of the oldest Gothic churches in Lithuania, housing the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Trakai.
Žemaitija · Palangos m. sav.
A neo-Gothic church in the center of the resort, one of the most prominent architectural landmarks of Palanga.
Žemaitija · Kretingos r. sav.
The oldest stone building in Kretinga, a Franciscan monastery church with valuable Baroque altars.
Aukštaitija · Anykščių r. sav.
The tallest church in Lithuania (79 m towers), a neo-Gothic temple in the center of Anykščiai.
Žemaitija · Šiaulių m. sav.
The main church of Šiauliai with a white Renaissance tower that has become the city's symbol. The cathedral of the Šiauliai Diocese.
Aukštaitija · Panevėžio m. sav.
The largest church in Panevėžys and the diocesan cathedral, a neoclassical temple in the city center.
Žemaitija · Plungės r. sav.
The most important pilgrimage site in Samogitia with a Way of the Cross complex. Great feast days are held annually in July.
Dzūkija · Alytaus r. sav.
A pilgrimage center in Dzūkija with the miraculous icon of Our Lady of Consolation for the Sorrowful. A basilica of the Kaišiadorys Diocese.
Suvalkija · Kauno r. sav.
A unique red-brick Gothic church on the bank of the Nemunas River – one of the smallest and most beautiful Gothic churches in Lithuania.
Aukštaitija · Kėdainių r. sav.
One of the oldest Protestant churches in Lithuania, a Radziwiłł family foundation with an underground crypt.
Aukštaitija · Biržų r. sav.
The main Evangelical Reformed church in Biržai – the historic center of Protestantism in Lithuania.
Aukštaitija · Vilniaus m. sav.
An early Baroque church near the Gates of Dawn, decorated with sandstone and marble details. One of the most beautiful churches in Vilnius.
Dzūkija · Druskininkų sav.
The main church of the Druskininkai resort, a blend of interwar modernism and neo-Baroque styles, standing near the Nemunas River.