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Vilnius St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church

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The Vilnius Church of St. Johns, located in the Old Town within the territory of Vilnius University, combines Gothic, Baroque, and Classicist styles. Built between 1387 and 1426 on the initiative of Jogaila, the church has witnessed numerous historical events, being destroyed and rebuilt after fires and wars. Its bell tower, constructed in 1610, is the tallest structure in Vilnius Old Town (69 m) and features a Foucault pendulum. After the war in 1655, the church was rebuilt but suffered fires in 1737 and 1741. During its restoration, new organs were installed, and in 2000, the grand organs, now the largest in Lithuania, were consecrated. Since 1773, the church has belonged to Vilnius University and is renowned for its artistic treasures.

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The Church of St. Johns is one of the most important and oldest churches in Vilnius, situated in the Old Town, within the Vilnius University complex. Featuring Gothic, Baroque, and Classicist elements, the church was constructed between 1387 and 1426 at the behest of Jogaila. Over the centuries, it underwent multiple reconstructions after fires and wars. A distinctive feature of the church is its bell tower, built in 1610 and standing 69 meters tall, making it the tallest structure in Vilnius Old

Town. The bell tower houses a Foucault pendulum, demonstrating the Earth's rotation. The church was rebuilt following the 1655 war and suffered damage from fires in 1737 and 1741. The church has been part of Vilnius University since 1773 and plays a significant role in culture and education. Daily masses are held in Lithuanian, and the church is celebrated for its artistic treasures, including frescoes, altars, and organs. In 2000, the new grand organs, the largest in Lithuania, were consecrated.

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