Bernardine Monastery & Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross
Касцёл Знаходжання Святога Крыжа і кляштар бернардзінцаў
A monastery complex on the Neman riverbank that blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles and now houses a Catholic seminary.
The Bernardine Monastery was founded at the end of the 16th century. Its church combines late Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements, making it a good example of Grodno's architectural evolution. Inside are an 18th-century Baroque altar and frescoes. The monastery is home to a Catholic higher seminary, but the church is open to visitors. It sits on the riverbank at the southern edge of the Old Town, where you can enjoy views of the Neman and the opposite shore. It's about a 10-minute walk to Soviet Square.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00 am–6:00 pm (visits restricted during services)
Nearby sights
- Grodno Regional Drama Theatre
- New Grodno Castle
- Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier (Farny Church)
- Pharmacy Museum (Jesuit Pharmacy)
- Savetskaya Street
- Grodno State Museum of the History of Religion
- Fire Tower (Fire Station Museum)
- Bridgettine Convent & Church of the Annunciation