Pažaislis Monastery and Church

Definitely good to see, the church was lovely with all the paintings and history. Staff was nice, gave us map and told us where to visit etc.

A beautifully maintained monastery – very clean, peaceful, and impressive. There is plenty of parking space, and the surroundings are perfect for a calm walk and reflection. Definitely worth a visit!

One of the most beautiful, unique churches. If you are in Kaunas, then it is a must-see. The nuns of the monastery still live in the complex. It was interesting to learn about the history of the monastery and especially the origins of the Camaldic monks.

What a beautiful place! There’s plenty of parking spots available and the grounds around the monastery are wonderfully magical! The monastery itself is also lovely, although it was not open for visitors today as there was mass service going on. There’s also a Michelin restaurant here, that we didn’t try, but it sure is located in an amazing setting! Definitely worth a visit and try to explore the surrounding region as well 🥰

On the outskirts of Kaunas, on a peninsula in the Kaunas Reservoir, stands the Pažaislis Monastery. The monastery and church were built between 1667 and 1712 by Camaldolese monks on the orders of Krzysztof Zygmunt Pac, Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The complex is the largest monastery in Lithuania and the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary with its 54-metre-high dome is one of the most beautiful Baroque buildings in the country. The monastery was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church by Tsar Nicholas I after the Polish-Lithuanian Uprising of 1831. After three years of vacancy, the monastery came into the hands of the Sisters of St. Casimir in 1920, and the Catholic tradition was revived. Until the sisters were expelled by the communists in 1948 and the monastery was used for various purposes. In 1992 the monastery was returned to the sisters, who now manage the monastery and restore it to its former glory. In the church there is a statue of the Virgin Mary and Child that is considered miraculous. It was a gift from Pope Alexander VII to Krzysztof Pac, who donated the statue to the monastery to increase its appeal. The statue still attracts pilgrims and every year on 2 July a solemn procession with the statue of the Virgin Mary takes place. The monastery and church are quite far from the centre, but are easily accessible by bus (or car), so visit it!

Mind-blowing experience, well worth the 5 euro student admission fee to experience the crypt and one of the largest marble structures in the region. Highly recommend

Enjoyed the church and history. Quite small so you don't need a huge amount of time. You can have a walk by the lake if the weather is nice..

A spectacular cultural and architectural gem. Go for the breathtaking Baroque beauty and stay for the engaging historical journey in the exhibition!