Švenčionėliai Church

The Church of St. Edward the Confessor in Švenčionėliai is a significant religious monument whose construction history reflects the turbulent decades of 20th-century Lithuania. Although permission to build a stone church was granted in 1907, construction only began in earnest in 1929 and was remarkably completed as late as 1959. Finishing such a large religious building during the Soviet occupation was a rare feat, as church construction was generally suppressed by the state. The building follows a Neo-Baroque architectural style, characterized by its rectangular floor plan and two prominent towers on the main facade. The interior features three naves and is decorated with various sacred art pieces and altars that survived the Soviet era. As a central landmark of the town, the church serves as a testament to the community's resilience and faith, standing as one of the few major Catholic churches completed in Lithuania during the mid-20th century.

Nearby cities

Panevėžys

Panevėžys is located on the banks of the Nevėžis river and is the fifth largest city in Lithuania.

Jonava

Jonava is a city in central Lithuania known for its chemical industry.

Utena

Utena is an industrial city in eastern Lithuania and one of the oldest settlements in the country.

Kėdainiai Old Town

Kėdainiai was a major Reformation center in the 17th century.

Kėdainiai

Kėdainiai is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania and possesses a well-preserved old town.

Ukmergė

Ukmergė is one of the oldest cities in Lithuania and is located on the Šventoji River.

Ukmergė area

The rural area around Ukmergė offers a varied landscape with many historical manors.

Visaginas

Visaginas is the youngest city in Lithuania, originally built for the workers of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant.

Elektrėnai

Elektrėnai is a modern city founded during the Soviet era as a residence for the workers of the local power plant.

Rokiškis

Rokiškis is known for its magnificent manor house and traditional cheese production.

Grigiškės

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Anykščiai

Anykščiai is known as the literary capital of Lithuania and is located on the Šventoji River.

Trakų Vokė

Trakų Vokė is located in the suburban area of Vilnius.

Lentvaris

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Kaišiadorys

Kaišiadorys is an important railway junction between Vilnius and Kaunas.

History & landmarks

Vilnius Old Town

Vilnius Old Town is one of the largest surviving medieval town centers in Northern Europe.

Vilnius Town Hall

A Neoclassical landmark in the heart of the Old Town, designed by Laurynas Gucevičius.