Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross, Vilnius, Catholic church in Jeruzalė district, Vilnius, Lithuania
The Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross features two tall towers and displays vertical lines on its facade that emphasize the building's height.
Following its completion in 1700, the church underwent reconstruction in 1755 with support from noble sponsors of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
The interior contains six Baroque altars made from multicolored artificial marble, complemented by detailed frescoes depicting scenes from the New Testament.
The church stands on the right bank of the Neris River and functions as the central point of the Vilnius Calvary's 35-station Way of the Cross.
During the French invasion of 1812, the church served as military barracks and a hospital, resulting in the loss of important historical archives.
Location: Vilnius
Inception: 1694
Architects: Johann Christoph Glaubitz
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Baroque
Made from material: brick
Website: http://vilniauskalvarijos.lt/?id=1&lng=0
GPS coordinates: 54.74040,25.27960
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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