Kaunas: Forts and Castles
Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category
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- Specialty museum
- Gothic architecture
- Bridge
- Theater
- Concerts and shows
- History museum
- Sacred and religious sites
- Baroque architecture
- Historical place
- Palace
- Forts and castles
- Park
- Neighbourhood
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Kaunas Castle
Gothic defensive castle with art and tours Kaunas Castle stands as a historic sentinel in the heart of Kaunas, Lithuania, its robust walls echoing a past steeped in medieval grandeur and conflict. This imposing fortification, dating back to the 14th century, is considered one of the oldest stone castles in...
Kaunas Fortress
The Kaunas Fortress stands as a poignant historical landmark in the city of Kaunas, Lithuania. This formidable structure, originally constructed in the late 19th century, was part of a network of fortresses built by the Russian Empire in an effort to bolster its...
Napoleon's Hill
Napoleon's hill, actually Jiesia hill fort mound is located in Kaunas, Lithuania, on the left bank of the Nemunas, between the Panemunė and Railway bridges. It is 63.3 meters high. Since the 19th century, it has been named Napoleon's hill.
Ritterswerder
Ritterswerder was a short-lived wooden castle built by the Teutonic Order in fall 1391. It was located on an island in the Neman River near Lampėdžiai, now part of the city of Kaunas.
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