St. Michael's Church, Vilnius (must see)

St. Michael's Church is the only church in Vilnius designed in the Renaissance style. It was built between 1594 and 1625. The interior of the church is solemn and very rich. Today, the church also houses the Architecture Museum.

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Sight Name: St. Michael's Church
Sight Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles

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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles

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