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St. Catherine's Church in Vilnius

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St. Catherine's Church in Vilnius is a stunning masterpiece of late Baroque architecture located in the Old Town of Vilnius. Built between 1625 and 1743, it features dynamic facades, rich decorative elements, and two elegant towers. The church was part of the Benedictine Monastery complex, to which it is connected by a corridor. On its southwestern side stands the Chapel of Providence, designed by the renowned architect Kristupas Glaubicas.

During World War II, the church suffered significant damage, and during the Soviet era, it was repurposed as a warehouse. Between 1994 and 2006, the church underwent restoration and was transformed into a cultural center. The main nave now serves as a venue for concerts, the crypts host exhibitions, and smaller, intimate events are held in adjacent spaces.

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St. Catherine's Church, located at Vilniaus Street 30 in the Old Town of Vilnius, is one of Lithuania’s most impressive examples of late Baroque architecture. Built between 1625 and 1743, this single-nave church stands out with its dynamic facades, intricately decorated interior, and two elegant towers. The presbytery is narrower and lower than the main nave, and on its southwestern side lies the Chapel of Providence, designed by the renowned architect Kristupas Glaubicas. The church belongs to the former Benedictine Monastery complex, with a connecting corridor linking

the two structures. Over the centuries, the building has faced numerous challenges. Many valuable artworks were destroyed during World War II and the Soviet era. After the war, the church was used as a warehouse, and the monastery's premises were converted into offices and residential apartments. Restoration work began in 1994, and by 2006 the church reopened to the public. Today, it functions as a cultural center, hosting concerts, exhibitions, and chamber events. The main nave accommodates a 250-seat concert hall, and the crypts are intended for art exhibitions.

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