St. Joseph's Church

Kėdainiai, Lithuania

The wooden St. Joseph's Church was built in 1766. It was originally part of the Carmelites monastery, but the monastery was closed in 1832. Later the church was used as a barracks, but restored to worship use in last years.

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Religious sites in Lithuania

Address

Radvilų gatvė 10, Kėdainiai, Lithuania

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Details

Founded: 1766
Category: Religious sites in Lithuania

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Akvile Endriukaityte (2 years ago)
Beautiful and exclusive church with interesting history

Iryna Panina (2 years ago)
A unique 300-year-old wooden church) This enigmatic church known as one of the calling card of the town is located in the central part of Kedainiai. It's a quiet and comfortable place for reflection and praying. The temple features its modest interior decoration. You feel tranquility here. Must visit)

Raimundas S (3 years ago)
Ok

Tomasz Laszko (4 years ago)
White wooden flooring worth seeing and...kneeling!

Eimantas Android (6 years ago)
Big. Wooden. Nice.

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