Kaunas has had numerous rulers over time, from the Teutonic Knights to the Russian Empire. Nonetheless, throughout the years, Lithuania’s second city (the fourth-largest in the Baltic states) has ...

There’s much to be said for taking a turn in the spotlight. Ever since it was launched as a concept in 1985, the role of European Capital of Culture has enabled more than 60 cities to showcase their ...

With its medieval Old Town and baroque monastery sitting alongside a modernist ensemble recently awarded World Heritage status, Kaunas is the perfect place to unravel the architectural paradoxes of ...

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The Ninth Fort Museum's monument commemorating Holocaust victims in Kaunas, Lithuania. The Ninth Fort Museum's monument commemorating Holocaust victims in Kaunas, Lithuania.Franz-Marc Frei—Getty ...

On May 3, 2026, in Kaunas, Lithuania, @lauriux6ne9 posted a video of a robot's debut walk inside the Mega shopping mall. The ...

The National Institute of Architecture’s folkloric floor tiling influenced the strict grid and mosaic-like logo that underpin this visual identity.

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