2. Kaunas is the second-largest city in
Lithuania and has historically been a
leading centre of Lithuanian economic,
academic, and cultural life. The history
of Kaunas is very wide.
3. In June 1940 Kaunas was occupied and
annexed by Soviet in accordance with the
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
One year later German military occupied
Kaunas during World War II. The
government's powers were taken over by
the new occupants.
4. Kaunas city is a centered around culture. The Old Town of Kaunas is located on the
confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers. The Old Town is the historical center
of Kaunas. The streets in Old Town have been turned to pedestrian sidewalks.
Prominent features of the Old Town includes Kaunas Castle , the Town Hall , and
the historical Presidential Palace. The Town Hall in Kaunas played an important
role in the Medieval Times as a center for trade, festivals. In Kaunas monuments
and other historical buildings are located.
5. Kaunas is often called a city
of museums, because of the
abundance and variety of
them. Here in Kaunas we
have all kinds of museums,
from art museums to war
museums. Because of it
Kaunas is very rich
culturally.
6. Kaunas is notable for the diverse culture life. Kaunas Symphony
Orchestra is the main venue for classical music concerts.
7. The city of Kaunas has a number of parks and
public open spaces. It devotes 7.3% of its total
land acreage to parkland. "Oak Grove“ park is
a main public park in the heart of Kaunas.
8. Kaunas is a large center of industry , trade, and
services in Lithuania. The most developed
industries in Kaunas are amongst the food and
beverage industries, textile and light industries,
chemical industry, publishing and processing,
pharmaceuticals, metal industry, wood processing
and furniture industry.
