Chapel of Saint Casimir, Vilnius

Name: Chapel of Saint Casimir
Address: Vilnius, Lithuania

#67 among attractions in Vilnius

Church, Baroque architecture

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The Chapel of Saint Casimir is a chapel dedicated to Saint Casimir in Vilnius Cathedral. The chapel was built in 1623–36 after Prince Casimir was canonized as saint. It was built and decorated in the Baroque style by Italian sculptors and architects commissioned by Sigismund III Vasa, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. The centerpiece of the chapel is a faux marble altar which holds the silver sarcophagus with Casimir's remains and the painting Three-Handed St. Casimir. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°41'8"N, 25°17'18"E

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Chapel of Saint Casimir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vilnius Castle Complex, Presidential Palace, Vilnius Cathedral, St. Anne's Church.

~740 ftNE
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~1400 ftSE
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~680 ftN
Museum
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~140 ftW
Square
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~850 ftN
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~990 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
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~1120 ftN
Bridge
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~1240 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chapel of Saint Casimir?

Nearby attractions include Vilnius Cathedral, Vilnius (1 min walk), Cathedral Square, Vilnius (1 min walk), Šventaragis' Valley, Vilnius (3 min walk), Lopacinskiai Palace, Vilnius (3 min walk).

How to get to Chapel of Saint Casimir by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapel of Saint Casimir:

Bus

Arkikatedra • Lines: 10, 11, 33, 89 (3 min walk)
Bernardinų sodas • Lines: 10, 11, 33, 89 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

King Mindaugas Bridge • Lines: 17, 2, 20, 3, 4 (5 min walk)
Kalnų parkas • Lines: 17, 2, 20, 3, 4 (10 min walk)

Train

Vilnius (28 min walk)