From the current scores it is clear that Kaunas isn't viewed very highly here, but having been to most of the European countries, Kaunas's OUV clearly shines. It is the only city I have been to where modernist architecture plays a very central role, definitely a result of the christening of Kaunas as the interwar capital of Lithuania whilst Vilnius remained in Polish hands and the ensuing construction, and gave a markedly different vibe to every other European city I have visited. In fact, I don't think there is another European city-architectural inscription regarding the interwar period, but I'm happy to be corrected.

Getting there

The easiest way to get into Kaunas is via Ryanair and Wizz Air into Kaunas Airport, or trains from Vilnius. I got into Kaunas by plane when it was still on the T List before heading off to Vilnius.

Getting around

As mentioned by the other reviewers, the city is compact. Indeed, I was able to view most (if not all) of the important sites in Kaunas within half a day before catching my train onwards to Vilnius, all by foot, although the inscribed site is significantly larger (a triangle between the edge of the city zoo, Old Town, and the train station). Laisvės al. is the main throughfare - if you're short on time, focus on this and the two parallel streets to it. The Christ Resurrection Church is the only major thing way off the main areas, but it does allow you to appreciate some of the smaller inscribed buildings on your walk there. So will the walk to the train station.