Taujėnų Šv. Kryžiaus Išaukštinimo bažnyčia
Facts and practical information
The church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Towiany - a Catholic Church in Towiany, Lithuania in the Wiłkomierz region.
A classicist, brick church built in 1824-1858 according to the design of the architect Szuryn. The construction began with Benedict Moronia, the owner of the local property, it was completed by another owner, Konstanty Radziwiłł.
The church is one -nave, on a rectangular plan.
The facade, referring to the facade of the cathedral in Vilnius, creates a four -column portico with a peak decorated with a cube cornice. There are 3 sculptures above the front. Above the center, the figure of Christ, on the sides, on the edge of the roof, two figures of saints. Pilasters are the decoration of the side facades.
Stained glass windows, from Warsaw workshops, made in 1900, show scenes of finding the Holy Cross.
In the interior of the church there are, among others, marble sculptures of saints from the 19th century and paintings from this period.
Next to the church, in 1858, a four -sided belfry, whose walls are decorated with pilasters.
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Taujėnų Šv. Kryžiaus Išaukštinimo bažnyčia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Taujėnai Manor.
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