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St. Nicholas Church (Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker) is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in Vilnius, located in the historic city center near the Town Hall Square. The church holds significant spiritual, cultural, and architectural value, reflecting the multi-confessional history of the Lithuanian capital.
The original wooden church on this site was built in the 14th century, with a stone structure erected in the early 16th century. The current appearance of the church dates from a 19th-century reconstruction in the Neo-Byzantine style, typical of Orthodox architecture in the Russian Empire. The domes, arches, and decorative elements emphasize the building’s grandeur and sacred character.
St. Nicholas Church served for many years as a central place of worship for the Russian Orthodox community in Vilnius. During the Soviet era, it was briefly closed but reopened in 1947 and remains active today. The interior features a traditional iconostasis and historic icons of artistic and religious significance.
The church is open to both parishioners and tourists. Regular services are held, and guided tours are available for visitors. St. Nicholas Church is an integral part of Vilnius’s historic landscape and a point of interest for those exploring the city’s religious and cultural heritage.
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