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The history of the Krakės Church begins in the mid-15th century, with the first wooden church mentioned in documents from 1478. In 1768, funded by Bishop J. D. Lapacinskis, a new wooden church was built here. Between 1897 and 1908, the current masonry Church of St. Apostle and Evangelist Matthew was constructed, distinguished by its Neo-Gothic and Neo-Baroque features, a cruciform plan with a three-sided apse, and a tall tower. Inside, the church is divided into three naves separated by pillars, with cylindrical vaults. The church's interior is adorned with paintings and sculptures of saints.
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The history of the Krakės Church begins in the mid-15th century, with the first wooden church mentioned in documents from 1478. In 1768, funded by Bishop J. D. Lapacinskis, a new wooden church was built here. Between 1897 and 1908, the current masonry Church of St. Apostle and Evangelist Matthew was constructed, distinguished by its Neo-Gothic and Neo-Baroque features, a cruciform plan with a three-sided apse, and a tall tower. Inside, the church is divided into three naves separated by pillars, with cylindrical vaults. The church's interior is adorned with paintings and sculptures of saints.
Near the church
stands a monument to the first Krakės school, first mentioned in written sources in 1579. It is one of the oldest schools in Lithuania, founded by Mikalojus Daukša, one of the pioneers of Lithuanian writing, who served as a priest in Krakės from 1570 to 1592. The monument, created by Juozas Meškūnas, was erected on June 28, 1980.
Visitors to Krakės can also explore the homestead of folk artist Vytautas Ulevičius, which features an exhibition of his works and offers guided tours. Additionally, the St. Catherine's Monastery operates here, with a history dating back to the early 17th century.
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