Vilnius Cathedral - Great Attractions (Vilnius, Lithuania)
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Take a tour of Vilnius Cathedral in Vilnius, Lithuania – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
A great place to learn about the history of Roman Catholicism in Lithuania is Vilnius Cathedral.
It is thought that the Lithuanians first worshipped a pagan God at the site of the cathedral.
Parts of what are believed to be the original pagan church were discovered during one of its reconstructions.
Though the cathedral has been rebuilt consistently since the Middle Ages, it has retained its early Lithuanian art.
Beneath the cathedral are catacombs housing the remains of some of Lithuania’s most important citizens.
When looking for art and history in Lithuania, start at Vilnius Cathedral.
A great place to learn about the history of Roman Catholicism in Lithuania is Vilnius Cathedral.
It is thought that the Lithuanians first worshipped a pagan God at the site of the cathedral.
Parts of what are believed to be the original pagan church were discovered during one of its reconstructions.
Though the cathedral has been rebuilt consistently since the Middle Ages, it has retained its early Lithuanian art.
Beneath the cathedral are catacombs housing the remains of some of Lithuania’s most important citizens.
When looking for art and history in Lithuania, start at Vilnius Cathedral.