Russian Orthodox Church of St Nicholas

Vilnius


Built as a Gothic church in the early 16th century, then restored in the baroque style following a fire 300 years later, this church was finally redecorated in Russian Byzantine style during the Russification of the 19th century. Information is in Russian, and interior photography is strictly forbidden.


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