Pažaislis Monastery

Pažaislio vienuolynas
monastery in Kaunas
#4 in Kaunas / #14 in Lithuania
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by Augustas Didžgalvis
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Pažaislis Monastery in Kaunas, Lithuania, is a stunning example of Baroque architecture and one of the most beautiful monastic complexes in Eastern Europe. Founded in the 17th century by Chancellor Krzysztof Zygmunt Pac, the monastery was designed by Italian architects Pietro Puttini and Giovanni Battista Frediani. The complex includes a church, which features elaborate frescoes and stucco decorations by Lombardian artist Michelangelo Palloni. Situated on the picturesque banks of the Kaunas Reservoir, the monastery is renowned for its serene atmosphere and historical significance.


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