Kaunas Non-smoking Hotels

In terms of the number of historical, architectural and natural attractions Kaunas is no less rich than the capital of the country. This is a beautiful modern city, which has managed to preserve its unique heritage and medieval charm. During a walk in the streets of the city tourists will see a lot of old churches and cathedrals, as well as buildings constructed in the end of the 19th – the beginning of the 20th centuries. Kaunas Castle has been the main symbol of the city for centuries. This is a beautiful and powerful defensive structure built in the beginning of the 14th century.

The castle had great a strategic importance, and it even played a crucial role in the Battle of Grunwald. The fortress remained impenetrable until the 17th century. Steadily it lost its importance, and in 1655 the castle was almost entirely destroyed by the Russian army. Only several elements of the beautiful building have survived till our days - the tower and a part of the fortification wall. Most of excursion sites are located in the historic district of Kaunas. Do not forget to include a visit to the local town hall in your cultural program. The town hall was built in the 16th century, but it is still open to public.
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