Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier (Farny Church)
Кафедральны касцёл Святога Францыска Ксаверыя
One of the most magnificent Baroque churches in Belarus, with a 21-metre-high carved wooden high altar and an ancient tower clock that will astonish visitors.
This former Jesuit church was built between 1678 and 1705 beside Soviet Square, and it is a symbol of Grodno. The most striking feature inside is the Baroque high altar, a multi-tiered carved wooden structure about 21 metres tall, filled with gilded saints and angel sculptures. The side altars and murals are equally fine. The clock in the tower is said to be one of the oldest tower clocks in Europe still in working order. The church is a Catholic cathedral. Entry is free, so keep quiet during Mass and dress appropriately. The adjoining Jesuit pharmacy museum can be visited at the same time.
Opening hours
About 7:00 am–7:00 pm (visits restricted during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Pharmacy Museum (Jesuit Pharmacy)
- Savetskaya Street
- Bernardine Monastery & Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross
- New Grodno Castle
- Bridgettine Convent & Church of the Annunciation
- Grodno Regional Drama Theatre
- Grodno State Museum of the History of Religion
- Fire Tower (Fire Station Museum)