III Fort, Military fortification in Kaunas, Lithuania.
The III Fort features thick defensive walls, underground passages, and strategic positions designed to protect the western borders of the Russian Empire.
Construction of the III Fort began in 1882 as part of the Kaunas Fortress complex, serving as a defensive structure during World War I.
The III Fort represents late 19th-century military engineering principles, demonstrating the architectural and defensive strategies of the Russian Empire period.
Visitors can access the fort grounds throughout the year, with guided tours available that detail the structure's military and architectural elements.
The fort contains preserved ammunition storage rooms and original ventilation systems that showcase advanced engineering techniques of the 1880s.
GPS coordinates: 54.85000,23.90639
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
Napoleon's Hill
1.9 km
IV Fort
3 km
II Fort
2.4 km
Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden
2.3 km
Lithuanian Aviation Museum
3.3 km
Panemunė bridge
3.3 km
Aukštoji Freda Manor
2.4 km
Jiesia Landscape Reserve
2.5 km
Sporting center, Garliava
2.5 km
M. K. Čiurlionis Bridge
3.8 km
Railway Bridge, Kaunas
3.7 km
Methodist Church in Kaunas
3.5 km
Church of the Holy Trinity, Garliava
3.8 km
Šančiai Catholic Church
3.2 km
Tirkiliškiai manor
2.8 km
Kauno evangelikų krikščionių baptistų bažnyčia
3.3 km
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Garliava
3.5 km
Jiesios tiltas
1.9 km
Jiesia
1.6 km
Panemunė Stadium
3.9 km
Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Rokai
2.7 km
Orthodox church of St. Sergey of Radonezh in Kaunas
2.5 km
Šanču sinagoga
3.1 km
Pajiesys railway bridge
3.8 km
Church Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus, Šančiai
3.2 km
Garliavos II tvenkinys
2.9 km
Garliavos III tvenkinys
2.9 km
Garliavos I tvenkinys
3.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes