Christ's Resurrection Church — Attraction in Kaunas

The largest Basilica type church in the Baltic States is a symbol of the heritage of interwar Lithuania. In was not completed until 1940, so the soviets established here a semi-military Radio Factory. As a guide, I always tell how we, the young „pioneers“ were semi-forced to work here after school hours. After 1989, Kaunas residents demolished inside partitions of production workshops, demolished the fence and restored the church. Today it has status of Basilica. It is popular among believers, including young families. And you can get married on the roof! There is a chapel on the terrace. If you don’t want to get married, you can just admire the panoramic view. The ticket to the elevator costs 2,40 euro (half the price for disabled, seniors and schoolchildren), but if you take the steps, you pay just 1,20 euro (and schoolboys and schoolgirls only 0,30 euro) // Kauno Kristaus Prisikėlimo bazilika yra baltasis Kauno simbolis matomas iš visų miesto pusių, nuo Aleksoto iki Šilainių. Kaip gidas visada atkreipiu dėmesį Šią didžiausią bazilikinę bažnyčią Baltijos šalyse suprojektavo architektas Karolis Reisonas, netoli Rygos gimęs latvis ir tuo pačiu vienas žymiausių Kauno modernizmo atstovų. Sovietai bažnyčią išniekino, kai joje dar nebuvo užbaigta! Čia buvo įrengti karinę įrangą gaminantys cechai! Ant bokšto kabojo bjaurus užrašas “Šlovė TSKP! Slava KPSS!” Ir mums, pionieriams iš „Jablonskynės“ teko čia padirbėti. Atėjus Atgimimui, Kauno gyventojai vėl aukojo „Prisikėlimo bažnyčios plytoms“, ir ji buvo atkurta. Korekcijas atliko architektas, profesorius Algimantas Sprindys, 1997 metais bažnyčia atšventinta, o nuo 2002 m. liepos Šv. Mišios tarp pastoliais paramstytų sienų pradėtos aukoti kiekvieną sekmadienį. Dabar bažnyčia populiari tarp parapijiečių, kauniečių, o norintys susituokti „padangėse“ gali pasinaudoti terasoje tam įrengta koplyčia. Tai mūsų...

An absolutely stunning church. As you approach and see the full size of the church it is definitely a "wow" moment. It is simply huge and very stark.

The simplicity of design continues inside. It feels minimalist and very modern but stil very beautiful. We loved the interpretation of the Stations of the Cross and the stain glass windows.

No visit to this church can be complete without a trip up to the roof! We were lazy (well it was very warm) and took the lift. The views, and the perspective this vantage point provides, are definitely worth...

It’s a monumental Roman Catholic church. The church was consecrated in 2004, and in 2005 it was finally completed. It is the largest basilical church in the Baltic States. Its special features are high ceilings, narrow oblong windows, large capacity and location on a hill. Due to its height, it is a strong landmark in the city. At night, it is beautifully illuminated and thanks to its white color, it is very distinctive. This church has its own elevator to the viewpoint on the roof, where there is also a...