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The Basilian Gate and the Holy Trinity Church are part of an architectural ensemble which belongs to the Uniate Basilian monks (Greek Catholics).
The rococo-style gate was built in 1761 after designs of the architect J. K Glaubitz.
The Gothic Holy Trinity Church dates back to the early 16th century. Two rococo towers were added after a fire in the 18th century. The Soviets used the Church as a workshop and a prison.
The church especially is still undergoing massive restoration, both from the exterior and interior.
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The Basilian Gate and the Holy Trinity Church are situated at Ausros vartu 7b; near the southern end of Vilnius' old town. From the street you only see the gate which leads you to the church. Leave a Comment
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 by RaimixLeave a Comment Directions: Going to Gate of Dawn
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As you walk along Ausros Vartu Street this amazing structure immediately catches your eye with its charming late baroque form. Built in 1748 by J. K. Glaubitz, the Basilian Gates are decorated with a composition depicting the Holy Trinity and lead to the yard of Holy Trinity Church.
The first wooden church was founded on this site in 1347 to commemorate three martyrs, Antanas, Jonas and Eustakijus, who had been hanged on the hill there for converting to the Orthodox faith. According to one source, the present church and monastery date back to the 18th century and were built by the Basilians. Another source, however, attributes the construction of the new church to Duke Konstanty Ostrogski to commemorate the victory over the Muscovite army at Orsza in 1514. I wish I were a historian to know which is true.
At the beginning of the 19th century the southern wing of the monastery was converted into a prison. It was here that the Polish national bard Adam Mickiewicz was imprisoned for his participation in the independence movement. And where the insurgents of the November 1831 and January 1863 Uprisings shared his fate. Leave a Comment Directions: On the way to the Gates of Dawn
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 Basilians gate by Carletto76
The gate has just been restored to its beauty, while both the church and the monastery still nedd some restoration. Leave a Comment Directions: Going down from the Gates of Down, look on your left, just in front of the Italian embassy
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 BASILIAN GATE by matcrazy1
Rococco style was born in France and was widely used in Europe in 18th century including for sure as I noticed Lithuania and Latvia (Riga).
Leave a Comment Directions: From the Town Hall's square (Rotuses aikste) walk 2-3 min. southeast Didzioji gatve to triangle shape square with a parking lot, pass by the philharmony on your right, the gate on the right.
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