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Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Bernardine Monastery
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Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Bernardine Monastery
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Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Bernardine Monastery
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Ivan Demes
September 25, 2023
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The church was built in 1610-1617 by the foundation of Jonas Karolis and Sofia Chodkevičius (restored in 1971-1978, 1980-1982). It is one of the oldest surviving Gothic and Renaissance churches in Žemaitija. It has seven altars created in the 17th century, a pulpit decorated with carved sculptures. Members of the Chodkevičius family, the founders, are buried under the central altar. All sarcophagi are unique cultural monuments. Significant sacred value - 17th century. St. Anthony's altar and painting.
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Cornelia Fuchs
July 26, 2025
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The Bernardine Monastery in Kretinga, Lithuania is the oldest monastery in Northern Lithuania. The monastery building is connected with the Church of the Lord's Revelation to Virgin Mary. The masonry …
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Elevation 40 m