St. Michael the Archangel Church

St. Michael the Archangel Church is a Neo-Byzantine building in Kaunas located on Laisves aleja. The structure features five domes and over 260 columns on its exterior, with the eastern side rising to about 50 meters tall.

The building was constructed between 1891 and 1895 under Tsar Alexander III as an Orthodox cathedral for the Russian garrison at Kaunas Fortress. After Lithuania gained independence, it was converted into a Catholic church space and has served primarily for Catholic worship since then.

The church stands on Laisves aleja, a busy street in central Kaunas where visitors pass by and can easily step inside to explore. It serves today as a place for worship and draws people who want to admire the religious atmosphere and the building's architectural details.

The building is centrally located on Laisves aleja and easily reached on foot, with space for roughly 2,000 visitors inside. Keep in mind that regular services take place, so visiting outside these times allows for uninterrupted exploring.

Beneath the church lies a museum for the blind with tactile exhibits and experiences for both visually impaired and sighted visitors. This hidden collection offers a completely different way to experience the building and its purpose.

Location: Kaunas

Inception: 1895

Architectural style: Neo-Byzantine architecture in the Russian Empire, Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 54.89667,23.92111

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57