Kaunas Cathedral Basilica, Gothic cathedral in Kaunas, Lithuania.
The Cathedral measures 84 meters in length, 34 meters in width, and 28 meters in height, featuring brick Gothic architecture with pointed arches and buttresses.
Construction of the current structure began in the 15th century under Lithuanian Grand Duke Vytautas the Great, with documented records first mentioning it in 1413.
The Cathedral contains the tomb of Lithuanian poet Jonas Mačiulis-Maironis and Cardinal Vincentas Sladkevičius, marking it as a significant national monument.
The Cathedral maintains regular mass schedules and remains open to visitors, featuring nine altars and the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament with wooden interior.
The building stands as the largest Gothic church in Lithuania, combining late Gothic architecture with Renaissance and Baroque elements added during multiple renovations.
Location: Kaunas
Inception: 1624
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Height: 28 m
Length: 84 m
Width: 34 m
Made from material: brick
Website: http://kaunoarkikatedra.lt
GPS coordinates: 54.89700,23.88900
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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