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Ylakiai Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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The town of Ylakiai, founded in 1568, is known for its rich history and church. In the 18th century, it was governed by the Sapieha princes, who contributed to the construction of the first church. A wooden cross-shaped church was built here in 1701, and in 1894, a new brick church combining Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements was erected. Today, the church, named the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a cultural heritage site included in Lithuania’s list of protected objects. Important religious festivals, such as the feast days of St. George and St. Matthew, are still celebrated here.

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Ylakiai, founded in 1568, has preserved its unique history and cultural heritage, attracting tourism enthusiasts. In the early 18th century, the town belonged to the Sapieha princes, who helped establish the first church in 1701. This wooden, cross-shaped church had a unique construction with a beam spanning its length, upon which apostles were placed. Over time, the church changed: it was rebuilt in 1785, but in 1880, it was destroyed by a great fire. In 1894, a new brick church was built in Ylakiai, with Gothic and Romanesque styles that continue to draw visitors’ attention. The church’s pointed towers symbolize the town's name, and the building was named the Church of the

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, consecrated by Bishop M. Paliulionis in 1897. This Neo-Gothic church, with its rectangular plan, twin towers, and a brick fence surrounding it, has retained its historic name since its construction. Today, Ylakiai Church hosts various religious celebrations, including Christmas, Easter, and local feasts such as the feasts of St. George, St. Paul, St. Roch, and other saints. Since 1997, the church has been included in the Lithuanian Register of Immovable Cultural Heritage as a state-protected site. Tourists and believers can admire the preserved 18th-century wooden pews within the church, symbols of authenticity and historical heritage.

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