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Vytautas Magnus University

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) (Lithuanian: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas) is a public university in Kaunas, Lithuania. The university was founded in 1922 during the interwar period as an alternate national university.

Located at 54.8983, 23.9139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Universities in Lithuania, Education in Kaunas, History of Kaunas, Buildings and structures in Kaunas, Educational institutions established in 1922, Vytautas Magnus University, 1922 establishments in Lithuania

Laisvės alėja

Laisvės Alėja (literally Liberty Boulevard or Liberty Avenue) is a prominent pedestrian street in the city of Kaunas, Lithuania. It stretches between the St.  Michael the Archangel's Byzantine-style church to the Central Post Office and Tadas Ivanauskas Zoological Museum, around the Kaunas Old Town, the oldest section of Kaunas. For a long time it was the main commercial district of Kaunas. Stretching for 1.6 kilometres, Laisvės Alėja is the longest pedestrian street in Eastern Europe.

Located at 54.8972, 23.9136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Kaunas, Pedestrian malls

Kaunas University of Technology

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is a public research university located in Kaunas, Lithuania. Initially established on January 27, 1920, the school was known as "Higher Courses". With an increased rate of staffing and attendance, the school was instituted as the first independent higher education institution within Lithuania by the government on February 16, 1922.

Located at 54.8986, 23.9122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Christ's Resurrection Church, Kaunas

Christ's Resurrection Church is a monumental Roman Catholic church in Kaunas, Lithuania. The church was consecrated in 2004, and in 2005 it was finally completed.

Located at 54.902, 23.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 2005, Churches in Kaunas, History of Kaunas, Roman Catholic churches in Lithuania, 21st-century Roman Catholic church buildings

Žmuidzinavičius Museum

Žmuidzinavičius Museum, commonly known as the Devils' Museum, is a museum in Kaunas, Lithuania, dedicated to collecting and exhibiting sculptures and carvings of devils from all over the world. As of 2009, its holdings encompass about 3,000 exhibits. The collection was initiated by painter Antanas Žmuidzinavičius (1876–1966). A memorial museum was established in his house after his death. At the time the devil collection had only 260 sculptures.

Located at 54.9008, 23.9106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Kaunas, Lithuanian folk art, Museums established in 1966, Folk art museums and galleries, Art museums and galleries in Lithuania

Kaunas State Drama Theatre

The Kaunas State Drama Theatre is the biggest theatre in Kaunas, and one of the oldest functioning theatres in Lithuania.

Located at 54.8969, 23.9106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Tadas Ivanauskas Zoological Museum

The Tadas Ivanauskas Zoological Museum was established in Kaunas, Lithuania, in 1919 by Tadas Ivanauskas. The museum collects and exhibits various animals: hunting trophies, stuffed animals, insect collections, skeletons, dissections. It is also an educational and research institution that has four branches: bird ringing stations in Ventė Cape and Juodkrantė, nature reserves in Čepkeliai Marsh and Lake Žuvintas.

Located at 54.8981, 23.9042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Kaunas, Museums established in 1919, 1919 establishments in Lithuania, Natural history museums

Vytautas the Great War Museum

The Vytautas the Great War Museum (Lithuanian: Vytauto Didžiojo karo muziejus) is a museum in Kaunas, Lithuania. It was opened on 16 February 1936 and named after Vytautas the Great, Grand Duke of Lithuania. The museum displays historical artefacts pertaining to Lithuania and Kaunas from prehistoric times to the present day, including a large collection of historical weapons.

Located at 54.9, 23.9119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Kaunas, Museums established in 1936, Buildings and structures completed in 1936, Military and war museums, 1936 establishments in Lithuania, History museums in Lithuania

Kaunas Synagogue

Kaunas Synagogue is one of two operating choral synagogues in Lithuania. It is located in Centras eldership, Kaunas. The Neo-Baroque synagogue was built in 1872. In 1902, before the Holocaust in Lithuania, the city had some 25 synagogues and prayer houses. Dating form 1871, this radically designed synagogue, once one of over 35 synagogues and Jewish prayer houses in the city, claims to have one of the most beautiful altars in the entire Jewish world.

Located at 54.8986, 23.9033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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21st-century attacks on synagogues and Jewish communal organizations, Buildings and structures in Kaunas, History of Kaunas, Landmarks in Kaunas, Religion in Kaunas, Religious buildings completed in 1872, Synagogues in Lithuania

M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum

The M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum is a group of museums based in Kaunas, Lithuania. It is primarily dedicated to exhibiting and publicizing the works of the painter and musician M.K. Čiurlionis (1875–1911). The museum was founded in 1921, and opened a temporary gallery in 1925. It was renamed Vytautas the Great Museum of Culture in 1936, receiving its current name in 1944. An expansion took place in 1969.

Located at 54.9, 23.9114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Lithuania, 1921 establishments in Lithuania, Art museums established in 1921, Museums in Kaunas

Kaunas Chamber Theatre

Kaunas Chamber Theatre (Lithuanian: Kauno kamerinis teatras) is drama theatre in Kaunas, Lithuania. The theatre was established in 1976 as Kaunas Youth Musical Studio. Founder and present-day leader of Kaunas Youth Musical Theatre-Studio is famous Lithuanian actor Stanislovas Rubinovas. The theatre obtained the status of a professional theatre in 1986. The current name, Kaunas Chamber Theatre, was awarded by Kaunas municipality in 2005.

Located at 54.8958, 23.9086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Performing groups established in 1976, 1976 establishments in Lithuania, Theatres in Kaunas

Kaunas State Puppet Theatre

Kaunas State Puppet Theatre (Lithuanian: Kauno valstybinis lėlių teatras) is a puppet theatre in Kaunas, Lithuania. The professional theatre was established in 1958. Each theatrical season it offers to the spectators twenty puppet performances, and 4–5 new plays are usually staged. There are two halls for spectators – 226 and 50 seats each in the theatre. Small museum of puppets characters is set at the premises of theatre. The theatre performed plays in festivals of many foreign countries.

Located at 54.8969, 23.9069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Theatres in Kaunas, 1958 establishments in Lithuania, Performing groups established in 1958