The Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus

Over the centuries, like the city itself, the cathedral suffered fires and destruction during wars and was rebuilt several times.

The cathedral as it appears today was reconstructed in the late 18th century according to the design of architect Laurynas Stuoka-Gucevičius. The building is a prime example of Neoclassical architecture, while its structure also reveals elements of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. The cathedral’s bell tower occupies a former defensive tower of the city wall.

Inside the cathedral, visitors can explore the Chapel of Saint Casimir, one of the finest examples of early Baroque art in Lithuania. The chapel houses the sarcophagus containing the relics of Saint Casimir, the patron saint of Lithuania. The Goštautas Chapel features a revered image of the Virgin Mary, long associated with stories of miracles and devotion. It was the first Marian image in Vilnius to be crowned with papal crowns.

In the cathedral crypts, visitors can see one of the oldest surviving fresco in Lithuania. Beneath the Chapel of Saint Casimir lies the Royal Mausoleum, where members of Lithuania’s ruling dynasty are buried.

Spiritual Experiences. The Feast of Saint Casimir is celebrated annually on March 4. On this day, Holy Mass is celebrated at Vilnius Cathedral, and the city comes alive with the traditional Kaziukas Fair, a centuries-old folk market symbolized by decorative palm branches (verba).