St. Anne's Church, Vilnius

St. Anne's Church, Vilnius

St. Anne's Church (St. Anne's Church, Vilnius) is a Roman Catholic church in the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania, located on the right bank of the Vilnia River. It is the main iconic building of the Old Town of Vilnius and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Historic Centre of Vilnius. It is hailed as a jewel of Gothic architecture and is a renowned late example of Gothic architecture in Lithuania.

The original St. Anne’s Church was made of wood and was built by the Grand Duke of Lithuania for his wife, Anna. It was later destroyed by a fire in 1419. The current St. Anne’s Church was rebuilt in 1582. The church stands 22 meters tall and 10 meters wide, constructed entirely of red brick, with the exterior alone featuring 33 different shapes of bricks. The overall structure is well-balanced and harmonious in color, resembling an exquisite pattern composed of lines and turrets. It is said that during his eastern campaign, Napoleon was so captivated by the beauty of St. Anne’s Church that he wanted to “carry it back to Paris in the palm of his hand.” The entire structure is complex, with a main tower at the top and several smaller towers surrounding it like stars around the moon, creating an extremely spectacular sight.

St. Anne's Church, Vilnius

Must-visit reason: The most famous late-Gothic architectural masterpiece in Lithuania

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Lithuania[Lithuania]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Vilnius County [Vilnius County]

City where the attraction is located: Vilnius [Vilnius]