Minor Church of the Resurrection of Christ, Kaunas

The Minor Church of the Resurrection of Christ is a Roman Catholic church in central Kaunas with three naves and a height of around 70 meters. The structure blends Functionalism and Art Deco styles into a distinctive outline that shapes the city skyline.

Construction began in 1932 but was interrupted during World War II when Nazi forces repurposed the building as a storage facility. After the war, the church returned to its religious function.

The name refers to the resurrection theme central to Christian faith, visible in the building's symbolic design that draws visitors from different backgrounds into this space of shared meaning.

Stairs lead to an observation deck on the roof where visitors can view the entire Kaunas cityscape and surrounding areas. The vantage point helps visitors understand the location and layout of the city below.

A funicular railway from 1931 connects the New Town directly to the church entrance, showing clever infrastructure planning of that era. Visitors still use this inclined rail today to reach the church conveniently.

Location: Kaunas

GPS coordinates: 54.90514,23.92094

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40