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Vilkaviškis Cathedral, Romanesque Revival cathedral in Vilkaviškis, Lithuania.

The cathedral features rounded arches, thick walls, and sturdy pillars, following the principles of 19th-century Romanesque Revival architecture.

Construction of Vilkaviškis Cathedral began in 1870 and reached completion in 1881, receiving its consecration ceremony in 1884.

The cathedral holds the status of mother church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vilkaviškis, established in 1926.

Services and religious ceremonies take place regularly in the cathedral, which stands at coordinates 54°38′53″N and 23°02′14″E.

Russian authorities dismantled parts of the cathedral after World War II, but restoration work from 1991 to 1998 brought it back to life.

Location: Vilkaviškis

Inception: 1870

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 54.64830,23.02960

Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40

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