The Vilnius Cathedral is the most important Catholic building in Lithuania. The cathedral was first constructed in 1251 by the newly-converted Grand Duke, Mindaugas. The site at which the cathedral built was once the site of a pagan temple. In 1263, after Mindaugas’ death, the cathedral was restored to be used as a pagan temple once again. In 1387 the cathedral was handed back to the Catholic Church when Lithuania officially converted to Christianity. The current building is actually very different from the original structure and was built in 1419. Many modifications were carried out and additions were made to make it what it is today. Consisting of 11 chapels in total, everyone must see the High Baroque Chapel of St. Casimir (1458-1484), named after the Lithuanian patron saint. The chapel was built in 1636 in order to shelter the remains of the saint. The chapel also happens to be one of the country’s most beloved national treasures. The roof of the cathedral has three statues of Saints Stanislaus, Helena, and Casimir. They are copies of the18th-century originals which were destroyed by the Soviets. These statues were added in 1997.
Distance: 2.5 km
Cab fare: 3 Euros
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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