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The Basilian Monastery Gate is one of the most impressive and grand examples of late Baroque architecture in Lithuania. Designed in 1761 by the renowned Vilnius architect Jonas Kristupas Glaubicas, the gate has become a symbol of Vilnius Baroque. It is characterized by its exceptional fluidity of form, sculptural qualities, and architectural dynamism. The undulating and broken cornices, along with pairs of concave pilasters, create a unique harmony of aesthetics typical of the late Baroque style.
Adjacent to this remarkable gate, the eastern towers of the Church of the Holy Trinity were also reconstructed according to Glaubicas’s design. Together, this ensemble forms a unique sacred heritage site in Vilnius, attracting tourists, as well as history and architecture enthusiasts. The Basilian Monastery Gate not only showcases the mastery of late Baroque but also highlights Vilnius’s significance as a cultural and spiritual center.
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