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Švėkšna Church of St. James the Apostle

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Built in 1905, the Neo-Gothic Švėkšna Church is one of the town’s most important architectural landmarks. The church features three naves, eight altars, and 65-meter-high towers. A unique pedestrian bridge-viaduct, constructed around 1885, connects the churchyard to the park. The Neo-Gothic Švėkšna Church was designed by Swedish architect Karl Eduard Strandman and completed in 1905. It is considered one of the main architectural highlights of the town. The construction was financed by the Švėkšna and Vilkėnas counts of the Plater family, with significant contributions from local parishioners, residents of nearby parishes, and Lithuanian

emigrants from the United States. The church features three longitudinal naves intersected by a transept. Its 65-meter-high towers dominate the town’s skyline. The interior is adorned with eight altars, including the nearly 16-meter-tall main altar, along with a pulpit, both crafted in the Purger factory in Tyrol, Austria. Beneath the main altar lies a crypt where notable figures of the town are interred. Connecting the churchyard to the park is a unique arched pedestrian bridge-viaduct, built around 1885. This rare structure in Lithuania stands out for its elegant design and historical significance, adding to the church’s charm and value.

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