There is no place in Vilnius Old Town where you can’t see at least one church. Play this observational game and immerse yourself in the stories of Vilnius’ churches and monasteries. Their entire neighbourhoods form the skyline of Vilnius, which has been compared to Jerusalem and Rome because of the abundance of holy towers and spires. As the city developed and Christian monks arrived, so did the network of monasteries and the opportunities to work with the poor and the sick and to educate, nurture, care for, and serve the city’s population. Although monks came to Vilnius centuries ago, to this day, there are still monks who care for their communities and welcome anyone who wants to learn about the history of their monasteries or to see or contribute to their daily missionary activities.
Vilnius monasteries
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This is a free-form route with no fixed order of stops - explore in whatever way is most convenient for you!
Routed by the Vilnius Pilgrim Center
Freedom to improvise!
This is a free-form route with no fixed order of stops - explore in whatever way is most convenient for you!
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The Church of Saints Philip and Jacob and the Dominican Monastery (Vilnius Monasteries)
The Dominicans, established in the 13th century, were among the first monks to come to Lithuania as…
St. Casimir’s Church and the Jesuit Monastery
The first Baroque church built in Vilnius can be recognised by the distinctive crown on the cupola…
St. John Bosco Church and the Salesian Monastery
Salesians – this is the name given to the brothers who form an active community in the Lazdynai…
The monasteries of the Hill of the Saviour Convent of the Sisters of Merciful Jesus
The hill surrounding Užupis was called the Hill of the Saviour 300 years ago. It was the site of…
St Francis of Assisi Church and Franciscan (Bernardine) Monastery
Gediminas’ letters inviting merchants and craftsmen to come to Vilnius are thought to have been…
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Franciscan Conventual Monastery
The site on Trakų Street, where the Franciscan Conventual Church stands, is one of the earliest…
The Church of the Holy Cross and the Convent of the Sisters of the Poor
In 1369, during the reign of Duke Algirdas, the Franciscans who had come to Vilnius were martyred…
Church of the Redeemer and Monastery of the Community of St. John the Theologian
In 2000, The Brothers of St. John settled in Vilnius in a special place in the city – the former…
Sisters of St. Mother Teresa
St. Mother Teresa is one of the world’s most famous women who worked with the poorest people in…
The Church of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist
Looking down from the hills of Vilnius, one cannot help but notice the expressive, late Baroque…
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