Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden, Kaunas

Name: Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden
Address: Z. E. Zilibero 6, Kaunas, 46324, Lithuania

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Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden

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Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden, Kaunas

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Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden also known as the Kaunas Botanical Garden, is a university botanical garden located in the south of the center of Kaunas city, Freda district, Ž.E.Žilibero str. 6. With an area of 62.5 ha it is the second largest in Lithuania. This institution is a member of BGCI, with international identification code KAUN. ()

Local name: Vytauto Didžiojo universiteto Botanikos sodas Opened: 1923 (101 years ago)Elevation: 249 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°52'9"N, 23°54'24"E

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Z. E. Zilibero 6Kaunas 46324 Lithuania

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Day trips

Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aukštoji Freda Manor, Lithuanian Aviation Museum, Napoleon's Hill, Aleksotas.

~1320 ftNE
Manor house
Aukštoji Freda Manor, Kaunas
7 min walk • Aukštoji Freda Manor is a former residential manor in Freda, Kaunas.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Lithuanian Aviation Museum, Kaunas
23 min walk • The Lithuanian Aviation Museum is located in Kaunas, Lithuania. The museum was officially opened in 1983. The permanent collection of the museum contains more than 18 000 displays of different fields of technology.
1 miSE
Forts and castles
Napoleon's Hill, Kaunas
26 min walk • 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.
1 miN
Neighbourhood
Aleksotas, Kaunas
26 min walk • Aleksotas is an elderate in the southern section of the city of Kaunas, Lithuania, bordering the left bank of the Nemunas River. Its population in 2006 was 21,694. The borough borders Vilijampolė and Centras in the north, Šančiai and Panemunė in the east, Garliava in the south as well as Akademija in the west.
1.1 miNE
Bridge
M. K. Čiurlionis Bridge, Kaunas
30 min walk • M. K. Čiurlionis Bridge is a bridge in Kaunas, Lithuania. It crosses the Nemunas River to connect Freda and Kaunas City center. The bridge is 475 meters in length and 29.4 meters in width. It carries six lanes of automobile traffic, with three lanes in each direction.
1.1 miNE
Bridge
Railway Bridge, Kaunas
29 min walk • Railway Bridge in Kaunas crosses Nemunas river to connect Central Kaunas and lower Freda of Aleksotas district. Because of its green paint, it is often called Green. Construction of the bridge started in 1859 and ended in 1862. The exploitation of the bridge started on the 4 February 1862.
~1150 ftN
Church
Kauno Šv. Sergijaus Radonežiečio cerkvė, Kaunas
6 min walk • Church of St. Sergius of Radoneża in Kaunas - the Orthodox church in Kaunas, in Aleksot, in Fred, in the Kaunas Fortress complex.
~1880 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Freda, Kaunas
10 min walk • Freda is part of the city of Kaunas on the left bank of the Nemunas, east of Aleksotas. Divided into High and Low. It occupies an area of 416 hectares. The main street is European Prospect. Čiurlionis Bridge connects with Kaunas center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden open?

Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden?

Nearby attractions include Kauno Šv. Sergijaus Radonežiečio cerkvė, Kaunas (6 min walk), Aukštoji Freda Manor, Kaunas (7 min walk), Freda, Kaunas (10 min walk), Lithuanian Aviation Museum, Kaunas (23 min walk).

How to get to Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden:

Bus

Julijanavos g. • Lines: 42, 6, 6A (18 min walk)
Europos pr. • Lines: 42, 6, 6A, 6G (19 min walk)

Trolleybus

Clinic of Sanciai • Lines: 1, 4 (31 min walk)
Gelezinkelio street • Lines: 1, 4 (32 min walk)

Train

Kaunas (40 min walk)