Architecture of Lithuania

Lithuanians are very proud of our history as well as our buildings and architecture. Here you are going to see several examples of our valuable buildings and sites.

This parish seems to be very rich, just a little too rich. The onion dome must be the shiniest in the history of onion domes. Normally the sobors are not this wealthy and one might be forgiven to think that they get their money from “somewhere” to show continued Russian presence in the present day capitalistic Palanga.

The palace of count Feliksas Tiskevicius (now amber museum) was built according to the project of German architect Franc Svechten in 1897. New renaissance style palace was reconstructed in 1957 (designer A.Brusokas). The family of count Tiskevicius lived there till 1941.The count’s descendant Alfredas Tiskevicius lives in Warsaw now.

Cathedral Square in Vilnius is perhaps Lithuania’s most recognizable sight, with its Vilnius Cathedral and bell tower. It even has a tile stone where you can make a wish! Though the square itself is of newer origin, the cathedral it holds is over 700 years old (though modified many times since). Cathedral Square is the place to go to see young Lithuanians about to get married, to see large national events, or to spend New Year’s with thousands of Lithuanians.

Grutas Park: Stalin World In the woods near Druskininkai is a park containing many of the long lost statues from the Soviet occupation of the Baltics. The park’s name is Grutas, and it contains about 85 bronze and granite statues of Lenin, Stalin, Marx and other favorite communists, placed along a wooden path in the forest. The statues are placed in different spheres, with names such as the totalitarian sphere and the terror sphere. The park is surrounded by barb wire and watch towers, giving the feel of being in a Soviet gulag. uses go to the park every two hours from Vilnius, 120 kilometers away.

The Church of St. Casimir in Vilnius dates back to 1604, but has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. It’s named after the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania, Prince Casimir Jagiellon, and its baroque architecture is among the best in Vilnius. It was built as a Jesuit church, but has seen various uses. Napoleon’s troops used it as storage house for grain, and the Soviets converted it into a museum of atheism. It was handed over to the Roman Catholics in 1988.

Vilnius, St. Anne’s church. The most brilliant example of gothic masonry. Legend has it that Napoleon, when visiting Vilnius in 1812 said that he wanted to take this church back to Paris “…in the palm of his hand…” It is perhaps a good thing that he was in some kind of a hurry when he passed by Vilnius again on his way back with the Russian army on his tail…

Pazaislis Monastery is one of the most valuable creations of the 17th century mature baroque in North East Europe. Throughout the many years the harmony of beautiful nature and wonderful architecture gives strength and inspiration to every visitor, most notably through the powerful and meaningful explanation the Sisters present on the paintings - thus renewing and strengthening the faith of so many.

Gediminas castle looks quite nice from this place. If You visit Vilnius, you can try to get up the hill to Gediminas Castle, there’s a museum in it and You can have some nice views of city oldtown when you climb on top of the castle.

So far you have seen the most amazing places and buildings in Lithuania. I would like to correct a saying: ” If you are tired of Lithuania, so you are tired of life”

Indre, teacher: Odeta Gruselioniene, Rygiskiu Jono gymnasium, Lithuania

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