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Cathedral (Arkikatedra Bazilika)

Katedros aikste 1, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Ranked #9 of 86 attractions in Vilnius
Type: Religious Sites
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

At the time of Lithuania's Christianization (1387) King Jogaila built a ne Gothic cathedral, which was rebuilt by Vytautas after the 1419 fire. Grand Dukes of Lithuania, from Vytautas to 9 year old Sigismund August, used to be ceremoniously crowned in the Cathedral.

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Seattle, Washington
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

Catholisim in all it's gothic darkness inside, eery, creepy....and full of evil spirits. The pious looking artificial demon lady at the door selling rosaries creeped me out by her villain smile, don't bother seeing the inside.

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Vilnius, Lithuania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Always love to visit this place. Being in Cathedral you will feel history breathing. Much of nice places outside and inside.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

That is the major specificity of the site. You would feel not only religious atmosphere but also history breathing ... ... Lithuanians have their history. The Cathedral with square and statues around would bring that smell.

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Gran, Norway
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

A big and beautiful church. It has to be seen together with the belfry and the place outside, Interesting history.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

My Lithuanian fiancee and I visited this beautiful place of worship at a time that coincided with a afternoon service. The service was in Lithuanian but I urge UK regular church goers not to be put off by that because they will recognise each stage of the proceedings, which were dignified, passionate and encased in the most beautiful surrounding that... More

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Stockholm
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Even if recomended by guide books, even if very central and very big with a nice bell Tower, the Cathedral is, in my opinion, not the best monument in Town. Sevral other churches are more Worth a visit!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This monumental building may not be the most impressive work of art, but it's still a wonderful thing to see - especially with the tower in front of it, resembling a light-house just inside the capital's city centre!

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Lincoln
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Beautifully designed cathedral. Very nice inside and lots of little interesting features. Nicest cathedral I have seen.

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UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Outside and inside. Take a few minutes to enjoy the wonders of Lithuania's Catholic church. Great for photos and - in its own way - spectacular in its history and culture.

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