11 Sights to See in Kaunas, Lithuania, Kaunas, Lithuania

When I decided to visit the city of Kaunas in central Lithuania, I hadn’t really given much thought to what there was to see and do in the city. I had included Kaunas, Lithuania’s second largest city, in my itinerary because I like to try to see at least a few different destinations in a country to gain a great understanding of the place. While I was already keen on visiting the Curonian Spit and Vilnius, I didn’t really know of any other spots.

While researching how to get between Lithuania and Poland, it became clear that Kaunas was a necessary stop along the way. Some very brief research later and I decided to make it my last stop on my trip through Lithuania. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by Kaunas, from its lively atmosphere to the many landmarks I soon came to learn about. So here is my list of the essential sights to see in the city of Kaunas.

In case you missed it, I’ve already explored this most unusual of museums in a prior article, hence it’s top spot. A quirky and informative visit that you can read about in greater detail in the above link.

This imposing 19th century church is found in the eastern end of the city centre, with a large square about it. Built as a Russian Orthodox church for the military, its Neo-Byzantine architecture is rather typical of the style but it’s size certainly makes it a key landmark of the more modern part of the city. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).