Church of St. Casimir, Vilnius

Name: Church of St. Casimir
Address: Didžioji g. 34, Vilnius, 01128, Lithuania
Telephone: +370 5 212 1715

#36 among attractions in Vilnius

Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

The Church of St. Casimir is a Roman Catholic church in Vilnius' Old Town, close to the Vilnius' Town Hall. It is the first and the oldest baroque church in Vilnius, built in 1618. ()

Local name: Vilniaus Šv. Kazimiero bažnyčia Completed: 1618 (407 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 54°40'40"N, 25°17'19"E

Address

Didžioji g. 34SenamiestisVilnius 01128 Lithuania

Contact

+370 5 212 1715

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Gate of Dawn, Cathedral of the Theotokos, City Hall, Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit.

~1260 ftS
16th-century city gate and religious site
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~390 ftW
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~890 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~920 ftS
Church, Monastery, Baroque architecture
Basilian Monastery in Vilnius, Vilnius
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~1140 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Lithuanian National Museum of Art, Vilnius
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~800 ftN
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Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, Vilnius
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~1220 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Church of Saint Nicholas, Vilnius
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~1350 ftNW
Palace
Bžostovskiai Palace, Vilnius
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Church
Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Vilnius
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~150 ftS
Palace
Abramavičiai Palace, Vilnius
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Abramavičiai Palace, Vilnius (1 min walk), City Hall, Vilnius (2 min walk), Švč. M. Marijos Ramintojos bažnyčia, Vilnius (3 min walk), Contemporary Art Centre, Vilnius (3 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Church of St. Casimir:

Bus

Rotušė • Lines: 89 (2 min walk)
Užupio st. • Lines: 10, 33, 89 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Rūdninkų st. • Lines: 1, 2, 20, 7 (7 min walk)
Gėlių st. • Lines: 1, 2, 20, 7 (8 min walk)

Train

Vilnius (15 min walk)