Kaunas, Lithuania Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

KAUNAS , 80km west of Vilnius and easily reached by bus or rail, is Lithuania's second city and seen by many Lithuanians as the true heart of their country. It served as provisional capital during the interwar period when Vilnius was part of Poland, and remains a major commercial and industrial centre. Nevertheless it's an attractive, easygoing city, with enough sights to merit a full day's visit. The most interesting part of town is predictably the Old Town , or Senamiestis , centred around Town Hall Square (Rotušės aikstė), on a spur of land between the Neris and Nemunas rivers. The … more »