Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vilnius, Lutheran church building in Old Town, Vilnius, Lithuania.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church on Vokieciu Street is a brick building with Baroque features and a distinctive bell tower that marks the streetscape. Its interior preserves religious artworks and traditional furnishings from different periods.
The church was founded in 1583 and survived several fires before architect Johann Christoph Glaubitz undertook a major restoration between 1739 and 1744. This renovation gave the building its current Baroque appearance and structural stability.
The church served as the spiritual center for German Lutheran residents of Vilnius and shaped the religious identity of this neighborhood for centuries. Today visitors can still sense this community heritage through the building's design and preserved details.
Access is available during religious services and concerts held regularly throughout the year. It is helpful to check ahead for current opening times and scheduled events before planning a visit.
During the Soviet period the building was repurposed as a basketball hall and workshop space before returning to religious use in 1995. This unexpected conversion reveals the complex history of the location.
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