Siauliai Cathedral

Šiauliai, Lithuania

A Samogitian elder M. Kęsgaila built the first wooden church in Šiauliai in 1445. Later, the church was destroyed several times, burned down, until it got its present Renaissance appearance in the early 17th century. When pope John Paul II established Šiauliai Diocese, the church became a Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul. The church is painted from inside and outside with two shades of white. The Cathedral is surrounded by a brick wall with small watch towers at corners and firing openings.

References:

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Address

Aušros lane 3, Šiauliai, Lithuania

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Details

Founded: 17th century
Category: Religious sites in Lithuania

More Information

www.way2lithuania.com
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Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

St. George's Church (0,9 km)

Hill of Crosses (11 km)
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User Reviews

Nazar (19 months ago)
Very beautiful cathedral!

Aivars Zvīdris (2 years ago)
Piece of history. History of Christianity. Reccomend!

Antanas Prušinskas (2 years ago)
Under reconstruction. Nothing special.

Roberta Urbietyte (3 years ago)
Sad looking outside. Inappropriate for having a modern center outside

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