Pažaislis Monastery and Church
Monastery · Kaunas ·

Pažaislis Monastery and Church

Monastery · Kaunas ·

Baroque monastery with oldest church clocktower, fine dining

peaceful vibe
beautiful architecture
historical journey
cultural exploration
concerts
restaurant on site
marble structures
statue of the virgin mary
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null
Pažaislis Monastery and Church by null

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T. Masiulio g. 31, Kaunas, 52430 Kauno m. sav., Lithuania Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

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T. Masiulio g. 31, Kaunas, 52430 Kauno m. sav., Lithuania Get directions

+370 37 458868
pazaislis.org
@pazaislis

Features

•Restroom
•Wheelchair accessible entrance
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot
•Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Dec 23, 2025

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"A Baroque complex located 12km outside the city centre, with an adjoining museum and optional tours (be sure to book in advance). The 17th-century building is adorned with beautiful artwork, including frescoes by painter Michele Arcangelo Palloni—some of the largest and best-preserved examples of Baroque paintings in the Baltic region." - Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

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"Nestled in a Camaldolese hermitage, the Pažaislis Church & Monastery dazzles with late-Baroque style — construction began in 1662 — and even served as a backdrop for HBO's Catherine the Great. Reserve a tour to explore the grounds and the hexagonal, Venetian-inspired church, where frescoes by Florentine painter Mykolas Arkangelas Palonis adorn the interiors; a 17th-century guesthouse on the site has since been transformed into Monte Pacis." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Pažaislis Monastery and Church

I M.

Google
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!

Pablo De Toro A.

Google
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

Koen

Google
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!

Mark L.

Google
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..

Kestutis G.

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

André M.

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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 🥰

Maria A.

Google
Beautiful baroque style monastery, there is an entrance fee but it’s worth it, sadly you not allowed to the gardens in the back but nevertheless the church is beautiful. Loved it! Has a very peaceful vibe. Totally recommend the Pazaislis Monastery!

Velvet V.

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Great place to explore culture, history and concerts. Excellent restaurant on place too