Catholic
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
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.
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Vilnius's Antakalnis district is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Lithuania, built in 1668–1676 and funded by Grand Hetman of Lithuania Mykolas Kazimieras Pacas. The interior is adorned with over 2,000 stucco sculptures created by Italian masters Giovanni Pietro Perti and Giovanni Maria Galli. The sculptures depict biblical scenes, allegorical figures, angels, and floral motifs. The dome composition "War and Peace" is one of the most impressive Baroque artworks in Lithuania. The church is an active parish that attracts thousands of tourists from around the world each year.
Nearby museums
👑 Palace of the Grand Dukes
Vilnius · 1.5 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🏛️ National Museum of Lithuania
Vilnius · 1.6 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⚔️ Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Vilnius · 2.4 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🎨 Vilnius Picture Gallery
Vilnius · 2.4 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 · 2.5 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🕌 Karaite Ethnographic Exhibition
Trakai · 24.4 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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