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Kaunas Castle

Architecture, Kaunas

Masonry castles appeared in Lithuania in the 14th century. They were built by German masters. In the 14th century, the first stone castle in Kaunas was built - the oldest castle in Lithuania. It was destined to become one of the most important points of resistance in Lithuanian battles against the crusaders. Built in the 13th century On the 2nd half of the Nemunas and Neris riverside. It was a fencing type, without towers, in an irregular rectangular shape, occupying about 0.5 hectares. The castle walls consisted of two masonry walls of stone fired structure. Inside - in a hill, outside - in a protective grove - in a fossa. Due to the important strategic situation, the castle has been plunged many times.

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