Kaunas Old Town
Kauno senamiestis
A medieval old town at the confluence of the Neris and Nemunas rivers, dense with Gothic churches, Hanseatic merchant houses and cobbled streets.
The old town sits in the triangle where the two rivers meet, and it is one of the best-preserved old towns in Lithuania. Centered on Town Hall Square, you can walk past Kaunas Castle, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the House of Perkūnas, the Church of Vytautas the Great and Confluence Park. The main street, Vilniaus Street, is lined with cafés and restaurants, and it runs east to Freedom Avenue (Laisvės alėja) and the new town. The whole district can be explored on foot in about half a day, free of charge. There are many cobblestone streets, so wear comfortable shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kaunas Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul
- Church of Vytautas the Great
- House of Perkūnas
- Kaunas Town Hall
- Historical Presidential Palace
- Kaunas Castle
- Aleksotas Funicular
- Santaka Park