Church of St. Teresa - Vilnius, Lithuania
N 54° 40.509 E 025° 17.367
35U E 389701 N 6059986
The Church of St. Teresa is located in the Old Town area of Vilnius, Lithuania.
Waymark Code: WMPJKM
Location: Lithuania
Date Posted: 09/08/2015
Views: 5
A historical marker at the church provides the following information:
"This is one of the most beautiful examples of Early Baroque in Vilnius, built in 1650 to a design by the architects Ulrich and C. Tencalla for the Discalced Carmelites. Its facade is particularly graceful, with Swedish sandstone, black and white marble, and granite. The church was built according to the examples of churches in Rome, but the proportions are lighter and more vertical. The late 18th century interior is sombre, but lavishly decorated with frescoes and sculptures. The most prominent altar is the Rococo high altar under a half dome. The adjacent building is a Carmelite friary."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1650
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Aušros vartų str. 14
Vilnius, Lithuania
LT-01303
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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