"Kaunas - Lithuanian capital in interwar period" Kaunas by Raimix

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Mount near rivers Nemunas and Neris had formed this beautiful place. This city is very rich in history - it had been one of the main defensive places from crusaders, people of this city had seen how Napoleon's army were moving from one bank of Nemunas river to another and more.

I strongly believe Kaunas was recovered in times of 1918-1940, when this city was a capital of Lithuania. It can be seen from famous buildings of interwar period, from lot of monuments of independence heroes.

One more thing, I would like to say - I feel in Kaunas real Lithuanian spirit because of high populated Lithuanians in this place, because of specific architecture.

Taking a walk through Laisves aleja and meeting "White Swan" - Kaunas Town Hall - is quite enjoyable thing.

I would like to revisit Kaunas in near future. Moreover, some must see activities in Kaunas still not visited by me. For sure, it is not enough one day to see all beauties of Kaunas, especially in hot period of a year.

Gothic architecture

I have noticed, Kaunas is one of the towns, having lot of nicely kept gothic buildings - it is a different thing from Vilnius, which is more called as baroque town. What is more, Kaunas is more merchants city - probably because its location in almost the middle of Lithuania and due to two biggest rivers confluence.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice architecture, friendly atmosphere, really historical place
Cons:Not very big old town, need to be reconstructed in some places
In a nutshell:Beautiful city near the confluence of the biggest rivers in Lithuania - Nemunas and Neris

Last visit to Kaunas: Jun 2007
Intro Updated Jul 12, 2007
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Written Jul 9, 2007

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matcrazy1 Nov 19, 2004 at 2:16 AM

Excellent page on a city I liked a lot. Great and very accurate Vilnius and Kaunas differences! Many beautiful pictures as well. My congratulations!

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ZiOOlek Jun 16, 2012 at 3:28 AM

Great descriptions - especially about differences between Vilnius and Kaunas. :-)
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Airpunk Jun 26, 2009 at 3:37 AM

Hi! Indeed, an excellent page about Kaunas - congratulations! It will surely help me on my upcoming short trip to Lithuania. Best regards - Karl
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angiebabe Aug 24, 2008 at 8:56 AM

Excellent info on yr page here thanks - obviously well worth a visit as much as Vilnius is!Thanks for adding to friends list. Been enjoying the Olympics!?
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yumyum Jul 18, 2007 at 10:57 AM

Fantastic page, Raimis! Kaunas is one of my favourite places but it doesn't look like I will be able to visit this year. Your page reminds me that I should update mine :))
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HORSCHECK Jul 18, 2007 at 4:16 AM

Fabulous updates here and brilliant new photos. Your page reminds me that I should build my Kaunas page sooner or later. Unfortunately we missed the devils museum. :-)
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Jim_Eliason Jul 17, 2007 at 6:43 AM

fantastic page! I would love to visit here someday.
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diocletianvs Jul 14, 2007 at 12:19 PM

Museum of Devils? That must be a strange sight among all those churches! Love the new funicular and the modern church.
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ettenaj Oct 19, 2006 at 8:05 AM

We took the train from Kaunus to Vilnius very good cheap service.
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Zvrlj Aug 21, 2006 at 1:24 AM

I knew just for Zalgiris. Now I see Kaunas is beautiful city. Thank you. Greetings from Kragujevac, Serbia.