Petrašiūnai Cemetery, Kaunas

Name: Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Address: Kaunas, Lithuania

#52 among attractions in Kaunas

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Petrašiūnai Cemetery is Lithuania's premiere last resting place formally designated for graves of people influential in national history, politics, arts, and science. ()

Local name: Petrašiūnų kapinės Opened: 1941 (83 years ago)Area: 21.99 acres (0.0344 mi²)Coordinates: 54°53'18"N, 24°0'37"E

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Day trips

Petrašiūnai Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darius and Girėnas Stadium, Lithuanian Zoo, Pažaislis Monastery, Akropolis.

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Traditional zoo with diverse species
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Tours of a baroque monastery and church
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Park
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Cemetery
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Bridge
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