⛪ Vilnius Cathedral
Lithuania
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus in Vilnius is the most important Catholic church in Lithuania. Its neoclassical facade, designed by Laurynas Gucevičius in the late 18th century, dominates Cathedral Square at the heart of the capital. The cathedral stands on the site of a pagan temple where Lithuania's last pagan king, Mindaugas, was baptized in 1251. The Chapel of St. Casimir houses the silver sarcophagus of Lithuania's patron saint.
Key Facts
- •Built on the site of a pagan temple where King Mindaugas was baptized in 1251
- •The Chapel of St. Casimir contains the silver sarcophagus of Lithuania's patron saint
- •The neoclassical design (1783) by Laurynas Gucevičius is modeled on a Greek temple
- •The cathedral was used as a warehouse and art gallery during the Soviet occupation
- •The famous 'Stebuklas' (Miracle) tile in Cathedral Square is said to grant wishes when turned upon
Location
Coordinates: 54.6858, 25.2877
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