Museum
Vytautas the Great War Museum
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Vytautas the Great War Museum, located in Kaunas, is Lithuania's oldest and largest military museum, founded in 1921. It chronicles the country's military past from medieval times through the interwar period and the struggles for independence. The museum's extensive collection includes medieval armor, World War I and II artifacts, and a hall dedicated to the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Outside, an open-air exhibition displays tanks, aircraft, and artillery pieces. The museum also houses a memorial to Lithuanian soldiers and a small chapel.
Don't miss
- See the reconstructed medieval armor and weapons from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
- Explore the outdoor military park with Soviet-era tanks and a MiG-21 fighter jet.
- Visit the Hall of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, showcasing uniforms and medals from the 20th century.
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