Vytautas the Great Bridge, Steel bridge across Nemunas River in Kaunas, Lithuania
The Vytautas the Great Bridge spans 256.6 meters in length and 15 meters in width, connecting Aleksotas district with the Old Town district.
Originally opened in 1930, the bridge underwent reconstruction in 1948 under architect Levas Kazarinskis after sustaining damage during World War II.
The bridge name honors Grand Duke Vytautas, reflecting Lithuanian heritage through infrastructure dedicated to historical figures of national significance.
The structure includes features for disabled access and maintains a functional retraction mechanism while serving as a primary transportation route across the Nemunas River.
Due to different calendar systems between Kaunas and Aleksotas regions before 1915, crossing the bridge location metaphorically took thirteen days.
Location: Kaunas
Inception: 1948
Official opening: January 11, 1930
Length: 256.6 m
Width: 15 m
GPS coordinates: 54.89361,23.88694
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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