Welcome to Kaunas
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Once the capital of Lithuania in the 20s and 30s, today’s visitor cannot fail to be impressed with Kaunas. A city that has historically fought for its independence, its pride is evident in its many memorials and statues to past freedom fighters and poets. It’s a city of fine architecture and rich cultural heritage. Now, clearly looking to the future, it has a vibrant, welcoming vision ready to share its once hidden charms and designed to meet every visitor’s needs.
Facts
| Population | 330,000 |
| Currency | 1 Litas (LT) = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Business: Mon-Fri: 08:00 (09.00) -17.00(18:00). Shopping: Mon-Fri: 10.00-19.00 Sat & Sun 10.00-15.00. Grocery Stores: 08:00 – 22:00. |
| Website | www.kaunas.lt, Lithuania Today (International): www.ltoday.lt |
| Newspapers | Kauno diena Lietuvos Rytas Respublika Baltic Times (has a great entertainment guide) |
| Emergency numbers | 112 |
| Tourist information | Kaunas Tourist Information Centre and Convention Bureau Address: Laisves Aleja 36 Tel: +370 37 323 436 www.kaunastic.lt Email: info@kaunastic.lt |
