At 79 meters, the towers are the tallest in Lithuania.
The church was built under the initiative of priest Ferdinandas Bajoras.
It is constructed from over 2 million bricks.
The interior is decorated with three ornate Neo-Gothic altars.
The church site has been a place of worship for over 500 years.
The observation deck provides a view extending to the surrounding Anykščiai Regional Park.
The Church of St. Matthias the Apostle in Anykščiai is the tallest church in Lithuania, with towers reaching 79 meters. It is a Neo-Gothic red brick structure completed in 1909, replacing a wooden church that stood on the site since the 15th century. The interior houses an impressive collection of sacral art, including altar paintings and ornate wood carvings. Visitors can climb the stairs to the observation deck located in the church tower for panoramic views of the Šventoji River valley and the town. It serves as the primary Catholic parish church for the Anykščiai district. The building's architectural design features intricate pointed arches and soaring vaults typical of the early 20th-century Lithuanian Neo-Gothic revival.
From the opposite bank of the Šventoji River for a full silhouette shot of the spires.
Climb the tower stairs for the best aerial perspective of the town.
Check the local parish notice board for details on organ music recitals.
Visit during the shoulder seasons to avoid summer crowds on the observation deck.
Do not attempt to climb the tower stairs if you have limited mobility, as the ascent is steep and narrow.
Maintain silence; cover shoulders and knees; remove hats when inside the nave.
