Kaunas

Kaunas at the edge of region is the second-largest city in Lithuania, with a population of 304,000 in 2024. The main reason to visit is its Old Town, connected to the 19th-century New Town along Laisvės alėja.
  • Tourist attraction
  • …has about 87,200 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 30 metres (110 feet)
  • …is also known as “19”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Žalgiris arena and Museum of Devils.
Sports venue
Žalgirio Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New Town of Kaunas, Lithuania.
Žmuidzinavičius Museum, also known as the Devil…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Šilainiai and Gričiupis.
is a neighborhood in the city… is situated 4 km north of Kaunas.
is a neighborhood of the Lithuanian city… is situated 5 km east of Kaunas.
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Latitude
54.8994° or 54° 53′ 58″ north
Longitude
23.8863° or 23° 53′ 11″ east
Open location code
9G65VVXP+QG
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
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Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Kaunas” goes by many names.
KaunasLithuanian
Kauno miesto savivaldybėLithuanian

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kaunas Old Town and Vilijampolė.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Kanklininkas and Kauno pilis.
“Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.”

Lithuania: Highlights

Learn more about Vilnius and Kaunas.