Telšiai Cathedral, Baroque cathedral in Telšiai, Lithuania
Telšiai Cathedral is a baroque brick church standing on Insula hill with a rectangular floor plan, a single tower, and a three-part apse. The interior contains a modern organ with 22 registers installed by Czech craftsman Otto Kratokvil in 1938.
Construction of this brick cathedral began in 1762, replacing a wooden church founded in 1624 by Paweł Stefan Sapieha, deputy chancellor of Lithuania. The baroque structure marked a permanent replacement for the earlier timber structure.
The cathedral serves as the main spiritual center for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Telšiai and houses the remains of three important Lithuanian bishops. This connection to the region's religious life makes it a key place for the local Catholic community.
Access to the building involves climbing to the top of Insula hill, where the location shapes the overall experience of the site. Visitors should note that religious services and musical events take place here, which may affect access at certain times.
The building contains the only two-story altar found in Lithuanian churches, along with seven additional altars created by artist Jurgis Mažeika. This artistic collection of altars sets it apart from other religious structures in the country.
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