One of the most impressive architectural masterpieces of the Vilnius Old Town is Sv. Onos (Saint Anne’s) Church, built in the late XV – early XVI centuries. This is the most outstanding and enchanting Late Gothic building in Lithuania. It is constructed from 33 different kinds of clay bricks, presenting an astounding example of the inventiveness and boldness of the master masons of the time. Legend has it, that Napoléon Bonaparte was enchanted by the church‘s beauty and he wished that he could magically transport it to Paris in the palm of his hand.

  Sv. Pranciskaus ir Bernardino (Saints Francis and Saint Bernardine) Church, commonly referred to as the Bernardine Church, was built at the end of the XV century. It is one of the largest Gothic sacred buildings in Lithuania. In the XVI century, after bricking Vilnius defense wall, buildings of the church and convent were joined into common defense system. In the XVI century, after a fire, the church was embellished with crosses, starry and crystal vaults, and walls were decorated with frescos. After rebuilding it in the XVI–XVII centuries, the church took on aspects of Renaissance and Baroque styles. The church is currently undergoing restoration and archaeological investigations are taking place simultaneously.

Information for visitors:
Maironio St. 8 - 1, 10
www.bernardinuansamblis.lt

Open:
Church of St Anne:
may-september: II–VII 10.00–18.30
october-april: I–VI 17.00, VII 8.00, 9.00, 10.30

Church of St Francis and St Bernardino:
I–V 8.00–19.00, VI–VII 9.00–19.00

Excursions are organised in Lithuanian, English and Russian for groups consisting of at least eight people, Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, along the established route at the time agreed upon in advance.

Groups are registered on Tuesdays – Saturdays from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. via e-mail: pranciskonunamai@inbox.lt  or by phone: +370 682 40216.
Registration should be made at least two days in advance.