Tour in Kaunas

Culture and History tour in Kaunas

Tour Price : €250 Duration : 6 hours Languages: Lithuanian, English, Russian, German, French

Kaunas - the second largest and most important city in Lithuania . Many guidebooks call the Lithuanian city of Kaunas most , even more commonly used name - temporary capital . Kaunas history begins in the 13th century , and this city really has something to show inquisitive tourists: the beautifully preserved old town , interesting museums , architectural monuments . In the city day and night life rages - it is an important cultural and industrial center .

Guests struck by the contrast of this city 's rich history and romantic legends , ancient traditions and modern art. As the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the centre of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation it was the capital of the Kovno Governorate from 1843 to 1915. It became the only temporary capital city in Europe during the Interwar period. Now it is the capital of Kaunas County, the seat of the Kaunas city municipality and the Kaunas district municipality. It is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaunas.

Kaunas is located at the confluence of the two largest Lithuanian rivers, the Nemunas and the Neris, and near the Kaunas Reservoir, the largest body of water entirely in Lithuania. Excursion in former capitol of Lithuania –Kaunas Kaunas Old Town, Kaunas castle Kaunas cathedral Laisvė avenue Museum of Devils Pazaislis monastery Raudondvaris estate 4 -6 hours tour

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