St. Michael Church - Great Attractions (Kaunas, Lithuania) [HD]

Take a tour of St. Michael Church in Kaunas, Lithuania – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

At the center of the gorgeous town of Kaunas, Lithuania is a magnificent domed cathedral.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, built in the 1890s, stands majestically as a Neo-Byzantine style catholic sanctuary.

Though it currently functions as Roman Catholic, it was initially built as a Russian Orthodox Church for soldiers stationed at Kaunas Fortress.

The cupolas atop the building were constructed as vantage points for military troops defending the city.

When the Soviet Union took control of Kaunas, the church was used as an art gallery due to the significance of its architectural design.

Visitors can tour the cathedral's treasures, such as the balanced crosses, elaborate stained glass windows, ornate altar, and catacombs.

1. By: geobeats.com
2. Categories Travel & Outdoors
3. Views 32
4. Added :15-Feb-11
   Report This Video