Church of St. James the Apostle, Švėkšna, Neo-Gothic church in Švėkšna, Lithuania
The Church of St. James the Apostle stands 65 meters tall with two reddish towers and features a Latin cross layout with an octagonal apse.
Built between 1900 and 1905 under architect Karl Eduard Strandman's design, the church replaced three previous wooden structures dating back to 1509.
The church maintains regular Mass services and contains a historical organ from 1907, continuing centuries-old Catholic traditions in the Samogitian region.
Visitors can access the church through four neo-Gothic gates constructed in 1885 and observe the clock installed in the tower in 1912.
The church complex includes a viaduct connecting the churchyard to Pliatriai park, integrating religious architecture with the surrounding landscape.
Location: Švėkšna
GPS coordinates: 55.51707,21.61935
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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