Ritterswerder, Kaunas

#85 among attractions in Kaunas

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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. ()

Local name: Ritersverderio pilis Built: 1391 (633 years ago)Coordinates: 54°54'37"N, 23°48'56"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Kaunas Castle, Kaunas Fortress, Mega, Church of St. George the Martyr.

2.9 miE
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2.8 miE
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