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In 1695 the Trinitarians set up a community on the right bank of the River Neris just to the north of Vilnius. Therefore, the place is known as Trinapolis (a city of the Trinitarians)
In 1750-1760 Trinapolis was reconstructed in the late Baroque style. It was a summer residence of Vilnius bishops
In Soviet times the church was closed down. Today, the monastery is used as a retreat house by an order of nuns, and the church is not regularly open
All photos are copyrighted by Vladislav B. Sotirovic
© Vladislav B. Sotirovic 2022
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