Kaunas Castle
Kauno pilis
One of Lithuania's oldest stone castles. It once withstood the Teutonic Order and now houses a city history museum.
Built in the 14th century as a Gothic castle at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers, it is the only castle in Lithuania with two defensive walls, and it repeatedly withstood attacks by the Teutonic Order. Today only the round tower and part of the walls remain. After restoration, it serves as a branch of the Kaunas City Museum, displaying the castle's history and archaeological finds, and from the top of the tower you can overlook the confluence of the rivers. Viewing the exterior is free. The museum charges admission and is closed on Mondays. Confluence Park is right next door.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kaunas Town Hall
- House of Perkūnas
- Church of Vytautas the Great
- Kaunas Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul
- Santaka Park
- Kaunas Old Town
- Aleksotas Funicular
- Historical Presidential Palace