Vilnius Cathedral (Arkikatedra Bazilika)
- Address:1 Katedros Sq, Old Town, Vilnius
- Hours:Open daily
- Admission:Free
6:02 AM Sunday, May 27
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Vilnius Cathedral - or Arkikatedra Bazilika - can trace its history back to the 13th century when the Lithuanian King Mindaugas built the original cathedral in 1251.
Having been burnt down and rebuilt several times over the years, the cathedral’s final reconstruction is in the neoclassical style (1801) according to the design of Laurynas Gucevicius.
Under Soviet occupation, the cathedral was used as a garage and several statues were destroyed. It has undergone several restorations since that time and its elegant colonnaded façade, ornate interior and 57m-(187ft) tall belfry, continue to stand proud as a symbol of the country’s Catholic faith.
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I was very pleased with the tour. There were several things that I liked the most:
- The Guide was Knowledgeable
- Information was given before arriving
- Information and Summaries were given after
- The castle tour itself was good.
I was pleased to have about an hour to roam on my own and take photos. Here is a link to some of my photos: http://yonaitis.shutterfly.com/14277
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Wonderful tour. Enjoyed the commentary about the history from the tour guide. We would recommend this tour to all our friends and family.
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Vilnius Cathedral is in bustling Cathedral Square, at the base of Gediminas Hill in the Old Town.
