St. Nicholas Church in Vilnius: photos, reviews

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Nicolas Church is the first Christian temple built on the territory of modern Lithuania and is under special protection today. Initially, in the 14th century, the church had a very ordinary appearance and did not particularly stand out from other buildings in the city. However, in the 16th century, the Lithuanian Prince Konstantin Ostrogsky began a complete restoration, which resulted in the construction of a refined Gothic church. After fierce battles with invaders, the church was reconstructed using characteristic elements of the Baroque style - such diversity is quite typical for European architecture.

The entire church, especially the bell tower, is adorned with frescoes and icons of Nicholas the Wonderworker - he has always been considered the patron saint of Vilnius, therefore many churches in the city are named after him.

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based on 248 reviews

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4.8/5 248 reviews

Maciej Borski

Świątynia zbudowana została w 1514 roku początkowo w stylu gotyckim (resztki sklepienia kryształowego można obejrzeć w prezbiterium). Podobnie jak cerkiew św. Paraskewy przekazana została unitom w roku 1609. Po pożarach w połowie XVIII wieku cerkiew odbudowano w stylu rokokowym. W roku 1827 przeszła w ręce kościoła prawosławnego. W 1865 roku została ponownie przebudowana i uzyskała obecny wygląd. Dobudowano do niej wtedy kaplicę, na której do dziś wisi sławiąca namiestnika Michała Murawjowa ps. Wieszatiel - tablica.

Jan Smith

Beautiful on the outside, but it was closed when I was there. From looking at other photos that have been posted, I will go back while it is open

Viktorija Lukanina

В этой церкви было мое крещение и я всегда навещаю как приезжаю домой. Очень хорошо у вас

What is the address of St. Nicholas Church?
St. Nicholas Church is located at Didžioji gatvė, 12, 01128, Vilnius, Lithuania.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Vilnios st. (335 m walk)
- Bus stop Užupio st. (250 m walk)
- Bus stop Rotušė (224 m walk)
- Bus stop Vokiečių st. (379 m walk)
- Bus stop Dailės akademija (386 m walk)
How is St. Nicholas Church rated by visitors?
St. Nicholas Church has an average rating of 4.8 based on 248 reviews across platforms such as Google.

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