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Christ's Resurrection Basilica (Kaunas)

Christ's Resurrection Basilica (Kaunas)

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Christ's Resurrection Basilica (Kaunas)

Name: Christ's Resurrection Basilica (Kaunas)
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Location: Kaunas County, Lithuania

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1. Kaunas Town Hall – Kaunas Castle loop from Kaunas

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2. Kaunas State Musical Theatre – Kaunas Old Town loop from Žaliakalnis

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3. Kaunas Castle – Kaunas Old Town loop from Kaunas

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Marflow

August 21, 2019

Architecturally interesting (built in 1940, style of the "New Objectivity"). During the Soviet era, however, the building was not used as a church but as a factory (radio production). Renovated after Lithuania's independence and consecrated as a church in 2004 (for the first time).

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Siegfried

October 2, 2024

What a building. Not only does the roof terrace of the nave offer a wonderful view of Kaunas, but there is also a chapel up here. A sacred building with a special history and some special features.

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Cornelia Fuchs

July 24, 2025

It is the biggest basilica-type church in the Baltic States. The church was built in 1932–1940 after Lithuania regained independence.

In 1922 the idea to build a church as a symbol of thank-you to God for freedom regained in the temporary capital Kaunas emerged. However, construction was stopped by the Soviet occupation. The building was confiscated and used as premises for the Radio factory (later called “Banga”) after the war.

In 1990 the church was returned to congregation, during the restoration of the church some changes were made in its project. The space in the church is in the style of a basilica with three naves. The architecture is monumental and laconic; the tower is 70 meters high. Visitors have the possibility to go to the observation deck on the church roof to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. You can reach this object from the New Town by an uncommon means of transport in Europe, a funicular mounted in 1931.

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Elevation 100 m

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Christ's Resurrection Basilica (Kaunas)

1. Kaunas Town Hall – Kaunas Castle loop from Kaunas

2. Kaunas State Musical Theatre – Kaunas Old Town loop from Žaliakalnis

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