- Place
- Lazdijai District Municipality
- Region
- Dzūkija
- Type
- historic Catholic church built in 1842
- Address
- 53 Alytaus Street, Krosna, 67443 Lazdijai District
- Coordinates
- 54.37950, 23.53106
- Visit duration
- 30-60 minutes; longer if combined with Krosna and the Lazdijai district route
- Best time
- in daylight, after checking parish arrangements and the current renovation situation
Krosnos Šv. Apašt. Evang. Mato bažnyčia, Krosna Church of St Matthew
The pink twin-towered facade is a Krosna landmark
Krosna Church of St Matthew the Apostle stands at 53 Alytaus Street in the centre of Krosna. From the street it is easy to recognise the pale pink walls, white pilasters and cornices, two square towers and red metal churchyard gate. The date 1842 on the front pediment connects the visible building with its nineteenth-century history.
The gate deserves attention as more than a backdrop for a photograph. Grey gate pillars with crosses, openwork fencing, steps and the tree-lined churchyard form one coherent approach that can be seen even when the church interior is closed. The map point marks the building and grounds, not a guaranteed car park or exact doorway.
An 1842 building in Krosna parish history
Krosna Church was built in 1842 and is dedicated to St Matthew the Apostle; its address is 53 Alytaus Street. The 1842 date helps distinguish this church from Krosna settlement, the parish office and other district churches.
Krosna Church is an important architectural landmark of the settlement. Its facade brings together a nineteenth-century construction date, later care and an active parish today, so the building is best experienced as one living layer of local history.
Details to notice in the architecture and churchyard
Two towers frame the principal triangular pediment, while white mouldings and a round window sit between and below them. Dark louvres in the tower openings, metal crosses and pale trim contrast with the pink plaster. Walking along the gate line helps reveal how the church is set into the perspective of Alytaus Street.
The churchyard gate is not simply a decorative photo prop. It marks the principal approach, but the grounds may be managed according to parish needs. From the public street, avoid blocking access; enter the churchyard or church interior only where local arrangements allow it.
An active parish with uncertain interior access
This is an active Catholic parish church rather than a museum exhibit. Mass times and the possibility of a quiet interior visit can change, so check the latest schedule before travelling and contact the parish if you hope to enter outside worship.
Interior improvement work may still be under way, so the exterior and churchyard are the most dependable part of a visit. An open door, clear steps, an interior tour, and visitor hours depend on parish arrangements. During worship, observe silence, suitable dress and parish instructions.
Planning a short Krosna stop
About half an hour is enough for the facade and churchyard approach, while a slower look at the gates, towers and surrounding street can take up to an hour. Krosna fits naturally into a wider Lazdijai District day with the regional museum or the lake landscapes of Dzūkija.
Do not assume that the gate area is a parking space: the coordinate is a building-site point, not verified parking. Steps and paving may be slippery after rain. If the interior is the reason for your journey, check parish notices first because renovation progress and worship arrangements are changeable.
