Šančiai, Kaunas

Name: Šančiai
Address: Kaunas, Lithuania

#117 among attractions in Kaunas

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Šančiai is an elderate in the Lithuanian city of Kaunas. It is located on the meandering right bank of the Nemunas River. Šančiai itself are divided into Žemieji Šančiai and Aukštieji Šančiai neighborhoods. Names come from their adjacent locations. Žemieji Šančiai is located on the Nemunas river valey, while Aukštieji Šančiai is located on the hill above the valley. Its entire elderate population of 2007 was 23,237. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.86 mi²Coordinates: 54°52'43"N, 23°56'35"E

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Šančiai – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Žalgirio arena, Akropolis, Ramybė Park, Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

1.4 miNW
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Žalgirio arena, Kaunas
36 min walk • Žalgirio Arena is a contemporary symbol of Kaunas, Lithuania, and stands as one of the most modern sports venues in the Baltic region. Opened in August 2011, this state-of-the-art arena was built on the Nemunas River island, transforming the city's landscape...
1.3 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Akropolis, Kaunas
34 min walk • Akropolis is a vibrant shopping center located in the heart of Kaunas, Lithuania, and stands as a modern-day agora in this bustling city. Opened to the public, it has quickly become a favorite destination for both locals and tourists looking for a comprehensive...
1.1 miNW
Park
Ramybė Park, Kaunas
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kaunas, Lithuania, Ramybė Park is a serene oasis offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This verdant park is a cherished green space where locals and visitors alike can bask in the beauty of nature and enjoy a moment of peace.
0.5 miS
Church, Modernist architecture
Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Kaunas
14 min walk • Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic church in Šančiai elderate of Kaunas, Lithuania.
1.2 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Kaunas Mosque, Kaunas
32 min walk • Kaunas Mosque is the only mosque in the city and district of Kaunas, one of only four mosques in Lithuania as well as the only brick mosque in Lithuania and the Baltic countries. It is in Centras eldership, Tatars Street 6 Kaunas.
1.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Napoleon's Hill, Kaunas
35 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.
0.8 miW
Bridge
M. K. Čiurlionis Bridge, Kaunas
21 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 miNW
Church
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Kaunas
28 min walk • The Holy Resurrection Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Kaunas, Lithuania, built in 1862 in the area of the local Orthodox cemetery. Initially the church belonged to St.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Stumbras Museum, Kaunas
23 min walk • AB Stumbras is the oldest and largest producer of strong alcoholic drinks in Kaunas, Lithuania. The company began operations in 1906. It is also the largest exporter of strong alcoholic beverages and one of the biggest taxpayers in Lithuania.
1.2 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of the Holy Cross, Kaunas
31 min walk • Holy Cross Church, Kaunas is located in the Centre elderate of Kaunas, Lithuania. The monks of the Order of Carmelites bought several plots of land for the monastery in Kaunas near the Nemunas river in 1706.
1.1 miS
Bridge
Panemunes Park Beach, Kaunas
30 min walk • Panemunė Bridge is a six -hole monolithic reinforced concrete beam bridge over the Nemunas in Kaunas, connecting the Low Šančiai and Panemunė. Bridge length 208 m. Two lanes, traffic volume about 1,200 cars per hour.

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Which popular attractions are close to Šančiai?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Kaunas (14 min walk), Railway Bridge, Kaunas (19 min walk), M. K. Čiurlionis Bridge, Kaunas (21 min walk), Stumbras Museum, Kaunas (23 min walk).

How to get to Šančiai by public transport?

The nearest stations to Šančiai:

Bus

Kauno ligoninė • Lines: 42, 6A (3 min walk)
Karių kapinės • Lines: 42, 6A (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Gelezinkelio street • Lines: 1, 4 (10 min walk)
Clinic of Sanciai • Lines: 1, 4 (12 min walk)

Train

Kaunas (18 min walk)