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St. Anne’s Church in Lenkimai

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In the town of Lenkimai, near the Latvian border, stands St. Anne's Church—a unique monument of folk architecture with Gothic and Classical elements. This impressive church, 37.3 meters in length, has a beautifully decorated interior with several altars, antique organs, and sculptures. The bell tower, housing a new bell, was rebuilt after World War II. The main bell, weighing 1920 kg, can be heard from afar during church festivals and prayers. Visitors can also see a memorial plaque dedicated to the priest Bonaventūras Mažonavicius and a historic tombstone for Kotryna Daukantienė.

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Situated just 1 km southeast of the Latvian border, St. Anne’s Church in Lenkimai is a unique piece of folk architecture, distinguished by its blend of Gothic and Classical elements. The church features a long and mixed-style structure, including a presbytery, nave, sacristy, and choir. The church's prominent features include eight massive masonry columns, whitewashed exterior walls, and an impressive tower topped with a metal cross. Inside are various altars of different styles, with wooden sculptures and antique artwork. The church hosts significant religious ceremonies, such as the annual St. Anne’s feast on July 26 and the

Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, attracting worshippers from across the region. The Lenkimai bell tower houses a massive bell, restored in 1993, now weighing 1920 kg, with its sound audible for several kilometers. Near the church, one can find a memorial plaque for the long-serving priest Bonaventūras Mažonavicius, and to the north, the grave of Kotryna Daukantienė, mother of the well-known Lithuanian historian. St. Anne's Church and its complex are listed in the Register of Immovable Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania as a valuable cultural heritage site, protected by the state since December 31, 2004.

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