Kaunas became a city at the beginning of the 15th century and today it is the second largest city in Lithuania after the capital. The history of the city is full of dramatic events, many of which have left their mark in the form of architectural landmarks and monuments. In the suburbs of Kaunas, there are excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation on the shores of the lake and reservoir, so that, being here during a vacation or vacation, any tourist will find how to spend time interestingly.
On the shores of the Kaunas Sea
The reservoir in the suburbs of Kaunas was created at the end of the 50s of the last century to ensure the operation of the local hydroelectric power station. Since then, a lot of water has flowed from the dammed Nemunas, and the shores of the local sea have turned into an excellent recreation area.
The Lithuanian Museum of Folk Life in Rumsiskes is of particular interest to the guests of the city. This suburb of Kaunas is located 25 km from the city on the road to Vilnius. The open ethnographic exposition is one of the largest in Europe. Buildings from all regions of the republic are presented here. Huts and windmills, chapels and farms have an interesting history, because almost every exhibit is genuine and was carefully transported from the small homeland to the Rumshiskes Museum.
In the craft workshops, work is still in full swing and guests will be interested to learn the secrets of pottery, weaving or wood carving. A walking trail runs through the territory of the museum, and you can have a bite to eat in the village tavern, the menu of which contains only national dishes.
Exploring the surroundings
- For those who come to Lithuania by car, the idea of staying at a camping on the shore of Lake Lampedis might seem like an interesting idea. The resting place for motorists is equipped here with great love, and you can sunbathe or fish on the shores of the lake.
- On the left bank of the Neman River in Kaunas, a natural landmark rises, which has become famous due to some historical events. From a 63-meter height of a green hill, Napoleon Bonaparte once watched his Great Army during the invasion of Russia in June 18912. The hill is called Napoleon's Hill, and from its height, nice panoramic views of the center and suburbs of Kaunas open up.
- Azuolinas is the largest forest of mature oak trees in the Old World, each of which is at least a hundred years old, and the most venerable specimens are three hundred years old. Azuolinas is home to the country's only operating zoo and the Song Valley, where music festivals take place.
