Gate of Dawn, Renaissance chapel with sacred painting in Old Town, Vilnius, Lithuania
The Gate of Dawn features original defensive firing openings on its exterior walls and houses a chapel containing a revered Renaissance painting.
Built between 1503 and 1522, this structure remains the last surviving gate from the ten original entrances of Vilnius defensive fortification system.
The chapel maintains regular religious services in Lithuanian and Polish languages, reflecting the multicultural heritage of this religious monument.
Located at Ausros Vartu 14, the chapel welcomes visitors from 6:00 to 19:00 during summer months and 7:00 to 19:00 in winter.
The chapel's Renaissance painting depicts the Virgin Mary without the infant Jesus, making it a rare representation in religious art.
Location: Vilnius
Address: Aušros Vartų g. 14, 01303 Vilnius, Lithuania 01303 Vilnius
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-19:00
Phone: +37052123513
Website: http://ausrosvartai.lt
GPS coordinates: 54.67444,25.28944
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
Lithuania features medieval castles, baroque monasteries, national parks with lakes and forests, as well as historical cities. The country has religious sites like the Hill of Crosses, museums focused on Soviet history and the Holocaust, spa resorts, and seaports on the Baltic Sea. Monuments include Gediminas Tower in Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle, and the Pažaislis Monastery in Kaunas.
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