Church of St. Francis Xavier, Kaunas

Name: Church of St. Francis Xavier
Address: Rotuses sq. 9, Kaunas, Lithuania

#42 among attractions in Kaunas

Church, Baroque architecture

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The Church of St. Francis Xavier is located in the Old Town of Kaunas, Lithuania. The church, dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, was built in the Town Hall Square in the Old Town of Kaunas by Jesuits. The Jesuits opened their first residence in Kaunas in 1642 and established a chapel in the House of Perkūnas in 1643. Later they also founded a first four-form school in the city in 1649. The construction of the church started in 1666, and it was consecrated in 1722. ()

Local name: Kauno Šv. Pranciškaus Ksavero bažnyčia Completed: 1759 (265 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 54°53'46"N, 23°53'10"E

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Rotuses sq. 9Kaunas Lithuania

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Church of St. Francis Xavier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. Francis Xavier?

Nearby attractions include House of Perkūnas, Kaunas (1 min walk), Zabieliai Palace, Kaunas (2 min walk), Old Kaunas Ducal Palace, Kaunas (2 min walk), Wax Melting Furnace, Kaunas (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. Francis Xavier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. Francis Xavier:

Bus

Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. • Lines: 42, 6, 6A (5 min walk)
Vytauto Didžiojo tiltas • Lines: 42, 6, 6A (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kauno pilis • Lines: 10, 10A, 11, 2, 5, 7 (11 min walk)
Vilniaus g. • Lines: 1, 14, 15, 2, 5, 7 (12 min walk)