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St Anne's Church
CultureVisit: ~15 minFree
Catholic church in the Flamboyant Gothic style, built of red brick across the 15th and 16th centuries. Its façade, with towers and pinnacles of varied shapes, is made with dozens of types of moulded brick. According to legend, Napoleon, passing through Vilnius in 1812, wanted to carry it back to Paris in the palm of his hand. It stands next to the Bernardine church.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at St Anne's Church: 2 missions
- Recall the legend of Napoleon in front of the churchStand in front of the church and think about the saying that Napoleon wanted to take it to Paris. Compare its size with the surrounding buildings.
- Photograph the Gothic brick façadeFind the angle with St Anne's church and the taller Bernardine church behind it. Look at the pinnacles and the different brick patterns.
Near St Anne's Church
Vilnius University Library358 m awayGediminas Tower439 m awayPalace of the Grand Dukes447 m awayCathedral Square449 m awayPresidential Palace471 m awayVilnius Cathedral472 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit St Anne's Church?
Visiting St Anne's Church is free.
How much time do you need for St Anne's Church?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at St Anne's Church?
Recall the legend of Napoleon in front of the church and Photograph the Gothic brick façade.
What is there to see near St Anne's Church?
Vilnius University Library (358 m), Gediminas Tower (439 m) and Palace of the Grand Dukes (447 m).
Source: Wikipedia