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Church of St. Anne, Vilnius

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The church was renovated in 1902–1909 when the side arches were uncovered and the walls were strengthened with iron. The initiator and organizer of the renovation was Father Jan Józef Łaboda, while the author of the project was
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elements dominating a symmetrical and proportionate façade, creating an impression of dynamism. According to Lithuanian architect and art historian
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Most recent reconstruction followed in 2009: the roofing was replaced, facade elements were reinforced and long-missing side spires were rebuilt.
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During the Soviet occupation, the church remained open and was even renovated between 1960–1970 when the towers were in bad shape.
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A novel approach to bricks as a construction material was employed in the church's construction. The main façade, designed in the
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The design of the church building is attributed to either Michael Enkinger, the architect of a church of the same name in
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and two towers. It was built using 33 different kinds of clay bricks and painted in red. The interior is decorated in the
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styles. St. Anne's is a prominent landmark in the Vilnius Old Town that enabled the district to be named as a
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style, is its most striking feature. Traditional Gothic elements and shapes were used in unique ways; Gothic
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Lietuvos dailės muziejus. Taikomosios dailės muziejus. Aleksandro jubiliejui skirta paroda
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in 1495–1500; the exterior of the church has remained almost unchanged since then.
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On 13 June 2018 St. Anne's Church was dedicated by The Archbishop of Vilnius,
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river established circa 1495–1500. It is a prominent example of both
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and other visiting Catholics, it was destroyed by a fire in 1419.
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The present brick church was constructed on the initiative of the
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The first church at this site, constructed of wood, was built for
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In 1747, the church underwent a repair under the supervision of
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held a rally in a square near the church and the monument of
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16th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Lithuania
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Index


Affiliation
Roman Catholic
District
Old Town
Year consecrated
Vilnius
Lithuania
Geographic coordinates
54°40′59″N 25°17′36″E / 54.68306°N 25.29333°E / 54.68306; 25.29333
Architect(s)
Michael Enkinger
Church
Style
Late Gothic
Brick Gothic
Materials
onosbaznycia.lt
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vilnius Old Town
541
Europe
Lithuanian
Polish
Roman Catholic
Vilnius
Old Town
Vilnia
Flamboyant
Brick Gothic

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