Vilijampolė, Kaunas

Name: Vilijampolė
Address: Kaunas, Lithuania

#113 among attractions in Kaunas

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Vilijampolė is a neighborhood in the city of Kaunas, Lithuania, located on the right bank of the Neris River and the Nemunas River, near their confluence. Part of an larger Vilijampolė elderate consisting of Vilijampolė and Kaniūkai neighorhoods, and covers 1,720 hectares with population of 32,000 people. ()

Alternative names: Area: 6.64 mi²Coordinates: 54°55'0"N, 23°52'60"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Kaunas Castle, Žmuidzinavičius Museum, Kaunas Fortress, M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum.

1.2 miS
Gothic defensive castle with art and tours
Kaunas Castle, Kaunas
32 min walk • 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...
1.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Žmuidzinavičius Museum, Kaunas
40 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Kaunas, Lithuania, the Žmuidzinavičius Museum, also known as the Devils' Museum, presents a unique cultural experience that is as intriguing as it is unusual. This museum, established in 1966, is dedicated to the collection and exhibition...
1.2 miS
Forts and castles
Kaunas Fortress, Kaunas
32 min walk • 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...
1.6 miSE
Museum dedicated to a Lithuanian artist
M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum, Kaunas
41 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kaunas, the M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum stands as a cultural beacon, dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the rich artistic heritage of Lithuania. Named after the celebrated Lithuanian painter and composer Mikalojus Konstantinas...
1.6 miSE
Lithuanian military history museum
Vytautas the Great War Museum, Kaunas
41 min walk • The Vytautas the Great War Museum, standing as a solemn testament to Lithuania's military history, is an iconic landmark located in the heart of Kaunas. This esteemed institution, established in 1921, is dedicated to preserving the memory of Lithuania's fight for...
1.5 miSE
Synagogue
Kaunas Synagogue, Kaunas
38 min walk • Kaunas Synagogue is one of two operating choral synagogues in Lithuania. It is located in Centras eldership, Kaunas. The Neo-Baroque synagogue was built in 1872.
1 miS
Bridge
Petras Vileišis Bridge, Kaunas
26 min walk • Petras Vileišis Bridge formerly known as Vilijampolė Bridge is a bridge connecting Kaunas Old Town and Vilijampolė, Lithuania. It is the last bridge over the Neris River before its mouth. Its length exceeds 291 metres, width 14 metres. The bridge was completed during the interbellum period in 1929.
1.5 miSE
Music venue, Nightlife
Kaunas State Philharmonic, Kaunas
39 min walk • Kaunas State Philharmonic is located in the former Palace of Justice and the Parliament. The building was designed by the engineer and architect Edmund Fryk.
1.6 miSE
Memorial
Freedom Monument, Kaunas
42 min walk • The Freedom Monument in Kaunas, Lithuania by sculptor Juozas Zikaras was unveiled in 1928 on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the reestablishment of the independence of Lithuania. At that time Kaunas was the temporary capital of the state.
1 miE
Bridge
Varniai Bridge, Kaunas
27 min walk • Varnių Bridge is a bridge across the Neris River, that connects Vilijampolė and Žaliakalnis districts of Kaunas, Lithuania. It was built in 1983. The bridge is 328 meters long and approximately 25 meters wide. It carries six lanes of automobile traffic, with three lanes in each direction.
1.2 miE
54°54'55"N • 23°54'50"E
Juozo Gruodžio memorialinis muziejus, Kaunas
32 min walk • Museum