Church of the Holy Guardian Angels, Alytus, Catholic church in Alytus, Lithuania
The Church of the Holy Guardian Angels features a Latin cross layout with a rectangular apse and exhibits Neoclassical and Neo-Baroque architectural elements.
Built in 1830, the church replaced Saint Anne's Chapel from the 17th century and underwent substantial renovations between 1889 and 1919 under priest Mykolas Migauskas.
The church cemetery contains 114 graves of independence volunteers, including Antanas Juozapavičius, the first officer killed by Bolshevik forces in Alytus.
Located in central Alytus, the church maintains regular religious services and welcomes visitors interested in its architecture and historical monuments.
The cemetery features a monument created by sculptor Vytautas Kašuba dedicated to fallen volunteers who fought for Lithuanian independence.
Location: Alytus
GPS coordinates: 54.39884,24.05089
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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