Chapel of Saint Casimir, Baroque chapel in Vilnius Cathedral, Lithuania
This square chapel, measuring 17.5 meters on each side, features ornate decorations crafted by Italian artists and a silver sarcophagus at its altar.
Construction began in 1623 under King Sigismund III Vasa's commission and concluded in 1636, following Saint Casimir's canonization and growing religious devotion.
The chapel contains eight life-sized wooden sculptures of rulers plated in silver, placed in niches throughout the interior space.
Visitors can access the chapel through Vilnius Cathedral, where they can observe the detailed murals painted by Michelangelo Palloni in 1692.
The chapel houses a notable painting depicting Saint Casimir with three hands, which scientific studies confirm were painted simultaneously on the original canvas.
Location: Vilnius
Inception: 1636
Architects: Matteo Castelli
Part of: Vilnius Cathedral
GPS coordinates: 54.68564,25.28822
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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