🏰 Kaunas Fortress

Lithuania · Europe · 54.90°N, 23.89°E

Kaunas Fortress is the remains of a fortress complex in Kaunas, Lithuania. It was constructed and renovated between 1882 and 1915 to protect the Russian Empire's western borders, and was designated a "first-class" fortress in 1887. During World War I, the complex was the largest defensive structure in the entire state, occupying 65 km2 (25 mi2).

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Quick facts

Country	Lithuania
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	54.90°N, 23.89°E · view on map

Kaunas Fortress is located in Lithuania, in Europe.

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Baltadvaris Castle · Biržai Castle · Dubingiai Castle · Gediminas's Tower · Gotteswerder · Kaunas Castle · Kernavė · Kretinga Manor · Medininkai Castle · Norviliškės Castle.

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