Church of God Annunciation and St. Benedict (Senieji Trakai)

Lithuania / Vilniaus / Trakai / Senieji Trakai
 church, Gothic revival (architecture)

Brick castle was built by Grand Duke Gediminas. It was destroyed in 1391 by the Teutonic Knights and never rebuilt. In 1405, Grand Duke Vytautas granted the territory to Benedictine monks. The modern church was built in 1899.
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Coordinates:   54°36'19"N   24°59'1"E
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