Francis Xavier Church / Farny Church in Grodno

One of the impressive architectural monuments in Grodno is the Francis Xavier Church and the Monastery of Jesuits. In old times they were the most richest in all Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and occupied a huge area in the center of the city. They include - library, pharmacy, Collegium and other objects.

Church was consecrated in 1705 with the presence of Augustus II, and Peter I.

There are 13 altars in the church. Main - is wooden. Was made in 1736 in late baroque style. The temple is decorated with frescoes (XVIII century) and sculptures.

In one of the towers there is a huge clock. Its unique mechanism was made in XV century, but it still working. Certainly, its the oldest working clock in Europe.