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Kaunas: Pažaislis Monastery & Church Guided Tour
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Provided by:
Monika
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Main gate near the Pažaislis monastery
Languages
English
From €10.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
We will walk through the monastery and the church, tracing the footsteps of the Italian masters who built it and the Camaldolese monks who lived here in silence and prayer. You will hear the captivating 170-year history of the order, learning about their unique traditions, the founder's legacy, and how this place survived the changing tides of history to become the most visited site in Kaunas today.
We will explore the breathtaking church and monastery complex, but we won't just look at the surface. We will dive into the deep symbolism of Baroque art. You will learn why the church was built in a rare hexagonal shape, how it connects to the founder’s coat of arms, and how the Italian masters used optical illusions to open the ceiling to the heavens.
From the dramatic frescoes to the "Memento Mori" reminders of the fleeting nature of life, this tour will reveal the hidden messages built into the very walls of this sacred place. Come and experience the beauty, the silence, and the stories of Pažaislis.
We will explore the breathtaking church and monastery complex, but we won't just look at the surface. We will dive into the deep symbolism of Baroque art. You will learn why the church was built in a rare hexagonal shape, how it connects to the founder’s coat of arms, and how the Italian masters used optical illusions to open the ceiling to the heavens.
From the dramatic frescoes to the "Memento Mori" reminders of the fleeting nature of life, this tour will reveal the hidden messages built into the very walls of this sacred place. Come and experience the beauty, the silence, and the stories of Pažaislis.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Kaunas Lagoon Regional Park
- Tour guide in English or Lithuanian language’s
- Full history of the church and monastery
- Architecture and art explanation
- Help to buy tickets
On arrival
I will be waiting for in front of the main gate near the road in Pažaislis monastery. I will have ipad that will say FREE Walking tours.
Things to note
TICKET TO THE MONASTERY IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. Ticket prices to go with me is cheaper then on website. For adults it's 8 EUR.
For schoolchildren, student, senior - 5 eur
Free entrance for:
* Children under 7 years of age;
* Disabled persons and one accompanying person (when the disabled person's working capacity is 0-25% or disability group I);
* Members of tourist firms, guide guild;
* Persons aged 80 years and over.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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