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About. The webpage, designed for the architectural history and heritage of Kaunas Old Town, is a part of Lithuanian Education Council programme’s “Cultural development projects” project “The architectural-urban spaces of Kaunas Old Town: historical legacy and its interpretations” (contract No. MIP-089/2013).
Kaunas old town was devastated by fires many times, but the fires of 1732 and 1801 were most memorable for the losses they incurred. The rules of fire protection were tightened in the 8th decade of the 18th century. The changes did not originate from Kaunas town council, but were initiated by orders of state institutions and Seimas laws, and ...
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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...
Top ways to experience Old Town and nearby attractions. Kaunas Rumsiskes and Pazaislis Monastery Full Day Tour from Vilnius. 7. Full-day Tours. from. €200.00. per group (up to 2) Kaunas city center tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS) Historical Tours.
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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 Old Town, Kaunas: See 1,153 reviews, articles, and 1,326 photos of Old Town, ranked No.6 on Tripadvisor among 104 attractions in Kaunas.
Have just returned from a 4 day visit to Kaunas. The old town is lovely for walking round, with may churches, museums and old buildings. There are plenty of bars and restaurants, it is a lovely place.
