Orthodox
Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit
The principal Lithuanian Orthodox church, housing the relics of three martyrs – Anthony, John, and Eustathius.
The Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit is the most important Lithuanian Orthodox church, located in Vilnius Old Town near the Gates of Dawn. The first wooden church on this site was built in the 16th century, while the current stone building dates to the 17th century and later acquired Baroque features after reconstruction by J. Ch. Glaubitz. The church houses the incorrupt relics of three Vilnius martyrs – Anthony, John, and Eustathius – attracting pilgrims from around the world. The interior features a rich collection of icons and ornate wall paintings. The church serves as the center of the Lithuanian Orthodox Archdiocese and is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in Lithuania.
Nearby museums
🎨 Vilnius Picture Gallery
Vilnius · 0.6 km
Lithuanian Art Museum branch in Chodkevičiai Palace. Largest collection of 16th–18th century Lithuanian art featuring portraits, historical paintings, and church art exhibits. The gallery itself is housed in a historic 17th-century baroque manor.
Wed–Sun 11:00–18:00
Adults €4, students €2
More information🎨 MO Museum
Vilnius · 0.7 km
Contemporary art museum designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. Named one of Europe's most anticipated museums in 2019. Features library, reading room, shop, and café.
Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00, Fri 10:00–21:00
Adults €9, students €5
More information🏛️ National Museum of Lithuania
Vilnius · 0.9 km
Lithuania's largest history and culture museum, founded in 1952. Exhibitions from prehistory to the 20th century. Located in Arsenalo Street complex near Gediminas Castle.
Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00
Adults €5, students €2.50
More information👑 Palace of the Grand Dukes
Vilnius · 0.9 km
Reconstructed Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania at Cathedral Square. Almost all Lithuanian rulers lived here since the 13th century. Museum features GDL treasury and interactive exhibitions.
Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00
Adults €7, students €3.50
More information⚔️ Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Vilnius · 1.7 km
Former KGB headquarters near Lukiškės Square. Museum tells the story of 50 years of Soviet occupation – prison cells, interrogation rooms, execution sites. A deeply moving experience.
Wed–Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 10:00–17:00
Adults €6, students €2
More information🕌 Karaite Ethnographic Exhibition
Trakai · 23 km
Unique exhibition of Karaite culture presenting the history, traditions, and daily life of this Turkic people in Lithuania. The Karaites were invited from Crimea by Grand Duke Vytautas in the 14th century as his personal guards and still maintain their cultural identity.
May–September 10:00–18:00, other months 10:00–17:00
Adults €3, students €1.50
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