Church of St. Johns, Vilnius

Name: Church of St. Johns
Address: Sv. Jono g. 12, Vilnius, 01123, Lithuania
Telephone: +370 5 219 3029

#61 among attractions in Vilnius

Baroque architecture, Church

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Facts and practical information

The Church of St. Johns, St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist is located at the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania and dominates the university ensemble. Since the times of the Jesuit Academy professors and students used to pray here, and Vilnius theologians gave sermons. It was a place for performances and disputes, where theses were defended and kings greeted. ()

Local name: Vilniaus Šv. Jono Krikštytojo ir Šv. Jono apaštalo ir evangelisto bažnyčia Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 54°40'58"N, 25°17'19"E

Address

Sv. Jono g. 12SenamiestisVilnius 01123 Lithuania

Contact

+370 5 219 3029

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Presidential Palace, St. Anne's Church, Cathedral Square, Cathedral of the Theotokos.

~550 ftW
Palace, Forts and castles, Empire architecture
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~980 ftE
Gothic, 16th-century Catholic church
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~1040 ftN
Square
Cathedral Square, Vilnius
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~970 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius
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~800 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Lithuanian National Museum of Art, Vilnius
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~1020 ftS
Church
Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, Vilnius
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~210 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
House of the Signatories, Vilnius
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~800 ftSW
Palace
Bžostovskiai Palace, Vilnius
4 min walk • Brzostowski Palace is a building in the Vilnius Old Town.
~770 ftSW
Church
Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Vilnius
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~390 ftE
Street
Literatų Street, Vilnius
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~950 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Vilnius
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. Johns?

Nearby attractions include Pilies Street, Vilnius (1 min walk), House of the Signatories, Vilnius (1 min walk), Vilnius University Library, Vilnius (2 min walk), Vilnius Old Town, Vilnius (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. Johns by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. Johns:

Bus

Dailės akademija • Lines: 10, 11, 33, 89 (5 min walk)
Bernardinų sodas • Lines: 10, 11, 33, 89 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

King Mindaugas Bridge • Lines: 17, 2, 20, 3, 4 (11 min walk)
Jogailos st. • Lines: 12, 2, 20, 3, 6 (12 min walk)

Train

Vilnius (23 min walk)