St. Nicholas Church, Vilnius
- St. Nicholas Church, Vilnius
St. Nicholas Church ( _lt. Šv. Mikalojaus bažnyčia) is the oldest surviving church in Lithuania, built in the Old Town of the capital city Vilnius. Originally built in the 14th century, for the first time in writing sources is mentioned in 1387. Archaeologists believe that the same Roman Catholic church survived till present day. Externally, the church represents the Brick Gothic style, while its interior was renovated several times.
The church belfry was built up in the 17th century in the Baroque style.
References
* [http://www.heritage.lt/restauravimas/vilniaus_aps/vilniaus_mikalojaus_baznycia.htm Šv. Mikalojaus bažnyčia] . Retrieved on 200709-21
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