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Kaunas was Lithuania's capital during the period from 1920 until 1939 when Poland occupied the area around Vilnius. It was previously known as Kovno. During the period from 1920 to 1939, when the region around Vilnius was occupied by Poland, Kaunas served as the capital of Lithuania. During that time the city's architecture is regarded as one of the finest examples of the Art Deco style and as a result Kaunas was inscribed in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in 2023.

Kaunas sits at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers. Kaunas Reservoir is not far from the city. It is the largest body of water in Lithuania.

The Old Town of Kaunas boasts many architectural monuments and other historical buildings. The Old Town is mainly a pedestrian area. The main street is called Laisvės alėja (Liberty Avenue).

There are countless interesting sites in Kaunas, some of which include:

The so-called 'New Town' is to the east of Old Town. Its developement started in 1847.

There is an abundance of museums in Kaunas. Apart from the abovementioned, they include:

There are many theatres in Kaunas. Accommodation is widely available. There are many café's and restaurants in Kaunas. The city is about 100 km southeast from Vilnius.


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Kaunas
Kaunas

The main central church
The main central church

Kaunas ©Paulius Andriekus
Kaunas ©Paulius Andriekus




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