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The Old Town proper is a distinguished collection of gorgeous and ancient structures and styles, pointing to the complex and diverse history of the city. Going through much renovations and restorations over the last decade in particular, the slow but steady gentrification of Kaunas Senamiestis is increasing at a break neck pace.
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Book your tickets online for Kaunas Old Town, Kaunas: See 1,153 reviews, articles, and 1,327 photos of Kaunas Old Town, ranked No.6 on Tripadvisor among 124 attractions in Kaunas.
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At 1.6 kilometres (or 1 mile) in length, Laisvės alėja (Liberty Avenue) is the longest pedestrian street in Eastern Europe, meaning there’s plenty to see and do on the walk from Kaunas Old Town at one end to St. Michael’s Chruch at the other, including Kaunas State Music Theatre, sculptures of historic Lithuanians and plenty of shops and ...
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- Fortress City of The Russian Empire
- Provisional Capital of The Interwar Lithuania
- Cultural Heart of The Occupied Baltics
- Second City of The Modern Lithuania
Thanks to its location on the confluence of two major rivers Kaunas was important for trade since its establishment in the Medieval era. By this time most of the trade went by rivers as there were no roads in Lithuania and everything was surrounded by lush forests. Unfortunately, rivers were also used by enemy forces and the main enemy of Lithuania...
The first time Kaunas came to political prominence was only after the demise of the Grand Duchy. In 1843, the Russian Empire (which has captured Kaunas in 1795) chose it as the capital of newly formed Kaunas Governorate that included approximately half of today's Lithuania. Moreover, Kaunas was made the seat of a Catholic diocese. Political and rel...
In 1918 Lithuania became independent, but with the Polish occupation of Vilnius city (1920) Kaunas was declared "Provisional capital" and therefore the seat of government, parliament, and president. This was the golden age of Kaunas. In 20 years the city was transformed from a provincial outpost into a modern city, "swallowing" suburbs of Vilijampo...
After the Soviet occupation of Kaunas (1940-1941 and again after 1944), the city's high society and the middle class faced heavy repressions. Tens of thousands were killed or exiled to Siberia, many to their deaths, others were murdered outright. The majority of Kaunas Jews, mostly residing in Vilijampolėdistrict, were killed by the Nazi Germany (i...
In 1990 Lithuania was re-established with the capital in Vilnius. The importance of Kaunas somewhat declined since and its population numbers were hit hard, decreasing from 418 000 in 1989 to a mere 321 000 in 2011. A large share of the Kaunas elite moved to Vilnius and many emigrated abroad. While the post-independence economic growth started in V...
Apr 29, 2024 · With its medieval Old Town and baroque monastery sitting alongside a modernist ensemble recently awarded World Heritage status, Kaunas is the perfect place to unravel the architectural...
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It is expected that an innovative environment will encourage the society and students to take interest in the past. In such a way a peculiar old Kaunas city guide will be prepared, where Kaunas Old Town is interpreted as a widely perceived socio-cultural environment.
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Jan 31, 2020 · At the confluence of the Neris and Neman rivers, Kaunas has a picturesque location and a well-preserved Old Town. But alongside the cobblestone streets, grand church domes and a charming...
