or see the influence of Gucevičius's tutor Claude Nicolas Ledoux. The influence of Palladian architecture is evident in side facades of the building. The lack of 'purity' of the Classical architecture, due to incorporation of Baroque style sculptures and other elements, was later criticized by academical architects, notably Karol Podczaszyński. Between 1786 and 1792 three sculptures by Kazimierz Jelski were placed on roof of the Cathedral - Saint Casimir on the south side, Saint Stanislaus on the north, and Saint Helena in the centre. These sculptures were removed in 1950 and restored in 1997. Presumably the sculpture of St. Casimir originally symbolized Lithuania, that of St. Stanislaus symbolized Poland, and that of St. Helena holding a 9 m-golden cross represents the true cross. In 2002 work officially began to rebuild the Royal Palace of Lithuania behind the cathedral. The newly erected palace building will considerably alter the context of the cathedral. The cathedral and the belfry were thoroughly renovated from 2006 to 2008. The facades were covered with fresh multicolor paintwork, greatly enhancing the external appearance of the buildings. It was the first renovation since the restoration of Lithuania's independence in 1990. In January 1989, remains of Albertas Goštautas were discovered in the Vilnius Cathedral wall. Gallery References Roman Catholic churches completed in 1783 18th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Lithuania Roman Catholic cathedrals in Lithuania Basilica churches in Lithuania Rebuilt buildings and structures in Lithuania Cathedral Vilnius Vilnius Vilnius Vilnius Objects listed in Lithuanian Registry of Cultural Property Neoclassical church buildings in Lithuania