Vilnius is the capital and the largest city in Lithuania. It is also known as a city with enormous beauty. Vilnius is a fast growing city in terms of tourism economy because of its wondrous places such as the captivating historical sites, charming landscapes, and beautiful natural wonders. But what Vilnius is famous for, is because of its various religious sites that attracts tourists and pilgrims around the world. This place suits for the religious devotees and those who love to see how people in this place praise God in their own way.
- The Vilnius Cathedral – it is one of the most important and sacred place among Lithuanian’s. Vilnius Cathedral has an attractive architectural design that draws more tourists to see the place, aside for religious and spiritual purposes. It is considered as the earliest church that was established in Vilnius.
- The Cathedral of St. Stanislav and St. Vladislav – this is the most common place where most Christians gathered. It was also granted the title Basilica, which is the highest category of the church. Most of the noble men, dukes, and bishops in Lithuania were also buried in the Cathedral vaults.
- The Gate of Dawn – it is one of the historical gates in Vilnius that is famous for its miraculous painting of the Virgin Mary that can be seen by anyone who passes the gate. You can find some religious goods that sold in the area. Long before, everyone would kneel in this place once they pass the gate.
- Holy Spirit Church – this is the only church where masses are in Polish language and no other languages are being used in the celebration. The church has an interesting Baroque designs that also draws the attention of some tourists. The Holy Spirit Church is mainly for Polish community as no other languages is being used during the mass except Polish. Come and visit this holy place, sometime and give respect to their devotion to the lord.
If you want to do some retreats and pilgrimage, visiting Vilnius is a great place. This is a great venue for group of friends and college colleagues, who wants to take a moment of reflection and recollects the memories which they have been shared in the past. This may be appealing to those religious devotee’s brothers and sisters, if you want to take a moment sometime with lord then this place will surely help you to get close to God. Lithuania is one of the best spiritual destinations that remind you of putting God as the center of your heart.