Višķi St John the Baptist Catholic Church

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Višķi St John the Baptist Catholic Church

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Višķi St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Stone Catholic church in Višķi, Latvia

The church features a single tower with a basilica crucifix design, constructed using hewn boulders as primary building material.

Started in 1908 and completed in 1925, the church replaced two previous wooden structures, with the first one dating back to 1621.

The church interior holds a side altar and maintains regular religious services for the local Catholic community in the Daugavpils region.

Located on the route between Daugavpils and Aglona, the church welcomes visitors near two lakes and the Dubna River.

A lightning strike in 1939 caused extensive damage to the tile roof and interior, requiring repairs valued at 20,000 lats.

Inception: 1925

GPS coordinates: 56.05750,26.77500

Latest update: March 18, 2025 13:07

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