Hidden royal treasures discovered underneath Vilnius Cathedral
6 days ago · Long-lost crowns, rings, and sceptres dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries have resurfaced in the crypt of Lithuania’s most famous cathedral.
Royal treasures hidden since World War II recovered from cathedral
Jan 9, 2025 · The cache from Vilnius Cathedral, in Lithuania, has not been seen since the outbreak of World War II in 1939, according to a press release from Go Vilnius tourism …
Lost treasures of Lithuanian and Polish rulers discovered in Vilnius ...
Jan 10, 2025 · Archaeologists uncovered a hidden chamber in the cathedral crypts with a collection of burial regalia from prominent leaders of Lithuania and Poland. Credit: …
Crowns and Scepters Discovered Hidden Inside the Walls Beneath …
5 days ago · According to Polish news, the hunt for the lost royal treasures began a decade ago. While the Archdiocese of Lithuania knew the items were down in the subterranean level of the …
Hidden Royal Trove Discovered in Underground Vault of Vilnius Cathedral
Jan 15, 2025 · In 1939, at the onset of World War II, a cache of Lithuanian and Polish royal treasures went underground. Rings, medallions, crowns, plaques, and a scepter were hastily …
Medieval Treasures of Lithuania Unearthed in Vilnius Cathedral
Jan 10, 2025 · A cache of medieval royal regalia, hidden for over 80 years, has been uncovered in Vilnius Cathedral, revealing the splendour of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Medieval crowns of Eastern European royalty hidden in cathedral …
Jan 9, 2025 · A newspaper dated September 1939 was wrapped around the royal accessories before they were hidden in a niche under a staircase in the Vilnius Cathedral crypt. Although …
Burial crowns of Lithuanian-Polish rulers discovered in Vilnius Cathedral
Jan 6, 2025 · Insignia, including burial crowns for the tombs of the Lithuanian and Polish rulers Alexander, Elizabeth, and Barbara were discovered in the crypts of Vilnius Cathedral. “On …
After 90 years, 16th-century crowns hidden in WWII were found …
Jan 8, 2025 · A secret cache containing the burial insignia of Lithuanian and Polish monarchs—hidden since the onset of World War II in 1939—was found under Vilnius …
Centuries-Old Crowns of Lithuanian-Polish Rulers Discovered in Vilnius …
Jan 7, 2025 · The Vilnius Cathedral crypts, an extraordinary site beneath one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, preserve remnants of Lithuania’s rich history. These crypts hold traces of …