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✨ Sacred & Spiritual SitesŠiauliaiEasy access
Tytuvėnai Monastery and Church
Kelmė, Šiauliai1-1.5 hoursBest: May to September
A beautifully preserved Bernardine monastery complex from the 17th century, featuring a church with rare trompe-l'oeil frescoes and a peaceful cloister overlooking a lake.
Tytuvėnai Monastery is one of Lithuania's best-preserved monastic complexes. Built by the Bernardine order in the 17th century, the ensemble includes a church with remarkable trompe-l'oeil frescoes that create the illusion of three-dimensional architecture on flat surfaces.
The monastery complex is set on the shore of a lake, creating a serene atmosphere. The cloister, with its arched galleries, is particularly photogenic and has been beautifully restored. The church interior is one of the finest examples of baroque illusionism in Lithuania.
Why Visit
Stunning trompe-l'oeil frescoes in a beautifully preserved monastery setting. The lakeside location adds to the peaceful, contemplative atmosphere.
History
Founded by Bernardine monks in the 17th century. The frescoes are among the finest examples of baroque illusionism in Lithuania.
Address
Tytuvėnai, Kelmė district
55.5917, 23.2000
Visitor Tips
- 1The trompe-l'oeil frescoes are the highlight
- 2The cloister is beautiful for photography
- 3The lakeside setting is peaceful
- 4Summer concerts are occasionally held here
