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Lithuania's second-largest city, European Capital of Culture 2022. UNESCO-protected interwar modernism – the world's largest concentration of such architecture.
Kaunas has been mentioned since 1361. Strategically located at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers, it was the most important fortress against the Teutonic Knights. In 1920–1940 Kaunas served as the temporary capital of Lithuania. Its interwar modernist architecture was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023.
Kaunas is unique with an exceptional concentration of interwar modernist architecture. In 2023, UNESCO inscribed "Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919–1939" on the World Heritage List. When Vilnius was occupied by Poland in 1920, Kaunas became the temporary capital and grew into a modern European city with 6,000+ new buildings over 20 years. Laisvės Alėja (1.6 km) is Europe's longest pedestrian street. The city is famous for street art – "The Wise Old Man" has become an international symbol. In 2015, Kaunas was awarded the European Heritage Label and became a UNESCO City of Design.
Inscribed: 2023 · Criteria: IV
The only surviving Gothic castle in Lithuania, built in the 14th century at the confluence of Nemunas and Neris rivers. …
Europe's longest pedestrian street (1.6 km) with double rows of linden trees. Home to restaurants, cafés, shops, and gal…
Largest church in the Baltics – 70 m tower with free observation deck. Interwar construction, completed only in 2004 aft…
Unique museum with over 3,000 devil and demon images from around the world. Founded in 1966, started with artist Antanas…
Two historic funiculars (since 1931 and 1935) – oldest in Lithuania. Žaliakalnis leads to Resurrection Basilica, Aleksot…
Lithuania's largest art museum dedicated to Lithuanian painter and composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. Houses th…
Interactive museum of the human body with anatomy exhibits and educational displays. Visitors learn about human body str…
Historic center with 14th-century Kaunas Castle (the only surviving Gothic castle in Lithuania) and Town Hall Square – the "White Swan"
Europe's longest pedestrian street (1.6 km) with 600+ cafés, restaurants, shops, and double rows of linden trees
Interwar architecture gem with Christ's Resurrection Basilica (largest in the Baltics, 70 m tower) and historic funiculars
District across the Nemunas with funicular (since 1935) and panoramic viewing platform
Tiškevičių renesansinė rezidencija prie Nevėžio su koncertų sale.
Vienintelė išlikusi gotikinė pilis Lietuvoje (XIV a.) prie Nemuno ir Neries santakos.
XVI a. rotušė su 53 m bokštu – Kauno senamiesčio simbolis.
Didžiausia bažnyčia Baltijos šalyse su nemokama apžvalgos aikštele 70 m aukštyje.
Seniausias veikiantis funikulierius Lietuvoje (nuo 1931 m.) – 142 m ilgio.
Antrasis Kauno funikulierius (nuo 1935 m.) su panoramine apžvalgos aikštele.
Nemuno krantinės dviračių takas - pažintinis takas Lietuva regione.
Kamšos draustinio pažintinis takas - 1.5 km ilgio maršrutas Lietuva regione.
Takas aplink baroko architektūros perlą.
Takas palei Kauno marias su gražiais vaizdais.
Šaltinių takas - pažintinis takas Lietuva regione.
Takas aplink piliakalnį prie Varnikų ežero.
Šaltinis Kulautuvos kurorto teritorijoje, naudojamas sanatorijų.
Šaltinis netoli Nemuno kilpų maršruto, naudojamas vietinių.
Šaltinis šalia Kryžkalnio piliakalnio, naudojamas turistų.
Lithuanian Folk Life Museum – largest open-air museum in the Baltics with 140 ha area and 180 authentic buildings.
Lithuania's oldest resort in the Nemunas loop with healing mineral waters and peaceful atmosphere. Perfect escape from city noise.
UNESCO-protected ancient Lithuanian capital with 5 hillforts and 10,000 years of human habitation traces. "Troy of Lithuania".