Holy Trinity Church and Basilian Gate
Holy Trinity Church and Basilian Gate
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad6,351 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
It is quite noticeable when you get to this area. It is located close tor the agate of Dawn. It is a church and Cathedral and seem very populat with visitors.
It is a quite an unusual looking church compare to the others in Vilnius. T was built in the 1500s century and has stood the test of time. However quaint and beautiful in it's own right.
It is a quite an unusual looking church compare to the others in Vilnius. T was built in the 1500s century and has stood the test of time. However quaint and beautiful in it's own right.
Written June 23, 2020
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QuickWhitTravel
Washington DC, DC3,745 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
This is an absolutely beautiful church and Basilian Gate. The architecture is unique because it uses several different architectural styles and elements. Definitely worth a photo op!
Written August 6, 2016
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Brad
Hong Kong, China182,600 contributions
Jun 2010
The Basilian Gate, off the main street which features some great churches for visiting, St. Theresa, St. Casimir and the Church of the Holy Trinity, is a very attractive gate for viewing. As you enter the gate, you will see the insides of the Basilian Monastery which is interesting but seems to be somewhat in ruins. Further inside is the actual Holy Trinity Church which remained gutted out and in disrepair during our visit last summer. At the time of our viewing, June 2010, it was in need of total reconstruction, making it difficult to consider a worthy visit at this time. Once restoration is had in the future, it has the setting to become a nice attraction.
Written May 20, 2011
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NYU62
Tucson, AZ18,597 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Making our way up to Aušros vartai, we passed this beautiful gate, and decided to explore what was behind it. When we came out on the other side, I thought I was in a fairy tale. Snow White and her dwarfs could have lived here. There are huge trees, and very, very old houses. We saw some construction going on, and went up the outside stairs of the seemingly abandoned looking Church. The doors were locked, but there were workmen inside, and it looked like a major restoration project was going on. So, we toured the outside of the Holy Trinity Church, and were happy that the next time we come, we should be able to tour the inside.
We lingered longer as we did not want to leave this (to us) magical place. Something so familiar and so heart tugging about those houses.
We lingered longer as we did not want to leave this (to us) magical place. Something so familiar and so heart tugging about those houses.
Written August 25, 2016
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sumantra_travel
New Delhi, India3,589 contributions
Jul 2017
06/08 July, 2017.
Unless one is on a guided tour of the place, I must say that a
casual tourist (like me) could have easily overlooked this place.
This is a small church in a reasonably large complex, undergoing
restoration. I had missed this place on my first round of the
Old Town, and had only seen the impressive Basilian Gates, around which
a large number of tourists had congregated. This complex lies on
the main road from the Gates of Dawn. On my second round two days
later, I just decided to explore the place inside. The robust and
stocky gate structure must have some deeper secrets hidden inside, I thought!
And boy, was I correct!
There was some unkempt part, which added to the beauty and
intrigue of the place. Indeed, there was a lot of construction
going on. The place has a narrow road from the entrance, but
leads one to a huge complex. The lack of tourists inside added
to the charm of the place. The beauty of the church (The Church
of the Holy Trinity) possibly lies in its history, of having gone
through different schools of thought. The metal plaque outside highlights
this in detail. This place started as a Gothic Church with
elements of the Byzantine style, then went into the hands of the
Greek Catholics for two centuries, two Rococo towers were
constructed in the eighteenth century, followed by a period with
the Russian Orthodox Church, and finally, back to the Unlates
(the Greek Catholics). The towers are strikingly beautiful, and
cannot be seen easily unless one goes close to the church inside.
The main entrance itself us under renovation, with a broken stone
staircase leading to it. The main facade has been partially done.
The other tower with the green protective mesh and the
scaffolding, itself looks beautiful. The Iron structure which
will adore the spire, lies on the ground: what an exquisite creation!
Unless one is on a guided tour of the place, I must say that a
casual tourist (like me) could have easily overlooked this place.
This is a small church in a reasonably large complex, undergoing
restoration. I had missed this place on my first round of the
Old Town, and had only seen the impressive Basilian Gates, around which
a large number of tourists had congregated. This complex lies on
the main road from the Gates of Dawn. On my second round two days
later, I just decided to explore the place inside. The robust and
stocky gate structure must have some deeper secrets hidden inside, I thought!
And boy, was I correct!
There was some unkempt part, which added to the beauty and
intrigue of the place. Indeed, there was a lot of construction
going on. The place has a narrow road from the entrance, but
leads one to a huge complex. The lack of tourists inside added
to the charm of the place. The beauty of the church (The Church
of the Holy Trinity) possibly lies in its history, of having gone
through different schools of thought. The metal plaque outside highlights
this in detail. This place started as a Gothic Church with
elements of the Byzantine style, then went into the hands of the
Greek Catholics for two centuries, two Rococo towers were
constructed in the eighteenth century, followed by a period with
the Russian Orthodox Church, and finally, back to the Unlates
(the Greek Catholics). The towers are strikingly beautiful, and
cannot be seen easily unless one goes close to the church inside.
The main entrance itself us under renovation, with a broken stone
staircase leading to it. The main facade has been partially done.
The other tower with the green protective mesh and the
scaffolding, itself looks beautiful. The Iron structure which
will adore the spire, lies on the ground: what an exquisite creation!
Written August 6, 2017
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Marius D
Zagare, Lithuania59 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
The Church is a square basilica shape, with elements of Gothic, Baroque and Russian Byzantine styles. The first church on the site was built to mark the spot where three Lithuanian Christians martyrs Anthony, John and Eustace were martyred. Legend has it that in 1937 Grand Duke Algirdas’ wife Julijona built a wooden Orthodox Church in their honour.
In the 16th century the Church was funded by Constantin Ostrogishki as the Orthodox Church. Between 1608 and 1827 the Church belonged to the Uniates of the Basilian Order. Later the Church was given to the Orthodox Church and after independence it was returned to the Uniates.
Under the roof of the neighbouring buildings of the monastery an Orthodox printing-house was located, which in 1596 issued the first publication of the primer of the Eastern Slavs by L. Zizanius.
In the 16th century the Church was funded by Constantin Ostrogishki as the Orthodox Church. Between 1608 and 1827 the Church belonged to the Uniates of the Basilian Order. Later the Church was given to the Orthodox Church and after independence it was returned to the Uniates.
Under the roof of the neighbouring buildings of the monastery an Orthodox printing-house was located, which in 1596 issued the first publication of the primer of the Eastern Slavs by L. Zizanius.
Written December 17, 2014
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Aleksandr L
Borgomanero, Italy21 contributions
May 2013 • Solo
This church is hidden from the eyes of tourists, but if you really want to touch the history, you must visit it. It's really in disrepaire, but I think it's due to the politic of Lithuanian goverment. Have their ministers no shame? It's impossible for two Basilian monks to repair the church themselves.
So, when you enter, on the right side you'll find a chapel with a tomb of a dukess Sapega. There is an inscription in latin. On the left there is a chapel with a tomb (hidden) of a famous lithuanuian writer. In that chapel 13 years of his life prayed St Josaphat (feast is on the 12th of November) apostle of the Union between Rome and Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Martyrized by orthodox faithful in 1623. In the underground of this church (you can visit it by permission of Basilian monks) there are many sculls of victims of the comunist persecution. It was very comfortable place to shut. In the central underground place there are many coffins with mummificated corps of monks (special permission).
They say there is a huge underground net of tunnels between the oldest churches of Vilnius. May be the entrance is just in that church? Really is mandatory to visit.
So, when you enter, on the right side you'll find a chapel with a tomb of a dukess Sapega. There is an inscription in latin. On the left there is a chapel with a tomb (hidden) of a famous lithuanuian writer. In that chapel 13 years of his life prayed St Josaphat (feast is on the 12th of November) apostle of the Union between Rome and Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Martyrized by orthodox faithful in 1623. In the underground of this church (you can visit it by permission of Basilian monks) there are many sculls of victims of the comunist persecution. It was very comfortable place to shut. In the central underground place there are many coffins with mummificated corps of monks (special permission).
They say there is a huge underground net of tunnels between the oldest churches of Vilnius. May be the entrance is just in that church? Really is mandatory to visit.
Written November 27, 2013
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acorna
Vilnius, Lithuania4,627 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Many visitors going towards Gates of the dawn are struck by opulent Baroque gates of Basilian complex, but not many wander inside where Holy Trinity church of uniates (Eastern Rite Catholics) and monastery complex stood in sad state of disrepair for quite a long time. At present, thankfully, the old church bearing most interesting mixture of gothic, baroque and byzantine styles is under repair and hopefully, the surrounding dilapidated buildings will change, too. On the other hand, rather picturesque contrasts of this unusual small hill in closed courtyard will be lost.
Written July 28, 2017
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,853 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Located right by the gate in the northern side of the old town, this is definitely yet another church. Not kurt favorite, but still really pretty.
Written December 17, 2019
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zug55
Austin, TX54 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
The Basilian Gate was built in 1761 in a Rococo style and was beautifully restored recently. (Note: this is not the famous Gate of Dawn with the built-in shrine.) Pass through the gate and you enter a lovely treed complex anchored by the Holy Trinity Church, which originally dates from 1514 and features elements of Gothic, Baroque and Neo-Byzantine architecture. The church was extensively altered after a serious fire in the middle of the 18th century. The church is in service, but in poor shape--which makes it charming in its own way. Some renovations are underway. Very few people actually visit the church, which is definitely worth a little detour.
Written November 14, 2018
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