Bernardine Cemetery, Vilnius

Name: Bernardine Cemetery
Address: Zhvirgzhdyno g. 3, Vilnius, 01205, Lithuania
Telephone: +370 5 265 6563

#59 among attractions in Vilnius

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The Bernardine Cemetery, is one of the three oldest cemeteries in Vilnius, Lithuania. It covers about 38,000 square metres and has an estimated 14,000 burial sites. It was established in 1810 by the Bernardine monks of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, just east of the city center in the Užupis district, and is situated on an embankment of the Vilnia river. Its development was a consequence of Tsarist authorities of the Russian Empire prohibiting burying the dead near churches. The residents of Vilnius moved the cemetery to what was then the outskirts of the city. ()

Local name: Bernardinų kapinės Coordinates: 54°40'49"N, 25°18'30"E

Address

Zhvirgzhdyno g. 3SenamiestisVilnius 01205 Lithuania

Contact

+370 5 265 6563

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Day trips

Bernardine Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Three Crosses, St. Anne's Church, Rasos, Cathedral of the Theotokos.

0.6 miNW
Historic monument with city views
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Gothic, 16th-century Catholic church
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~920 ftSE
Ski area, Winter sport
Rasos, Vilnius
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Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum
Lithuanian National Museum of Art, Vilnius
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0.8 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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0.7 miW
Street
Literatų Street, Vilnius
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Church, Gothic architecture, Architecture
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0.6 miW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Vilnius
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Park
Kalnai Park, Vilnius
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bernardine Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include HKP 562 forced labor camp, Vilnius (9 min walk), Vilniaus Šv. apaštalo Baltramiejaus bažnyčia, Vilnius (11 min walk), Bernardinai Garden, Vilnius (13 min walk), Užupis, Vilnius (13 min walk).

How to get to Bernardine Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bernardine Cemetery:

Bus

Bernardinų kapinės • Lines: 11 (4 min walk)
Drujos st. • Lines: 11, 34, 74 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kalnų parkas • Lines: 17, 2, 20, 3, 4 (21 min walk)
Šv. Petro ir Povilo bažnyčia • Lines: 17, 2, 20, 3, 4 (23 min walk)

Train

Vilnius (31 min walk)