9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress, Military fortress in Kaunas, Lithuania.
The Ninth Fort features two armored watchtowers and a trapezoid structure built with reinforced concrete as part of the Kaunas defensive system.
The fortress, constructed in 1903 under Russian Empire rule, transformed from a military fortification into a prison during World War II where 50,000 people perished.
The memorial complex includes a museum that presents exhibits about the military history, deportations, and mass executions that occurred at the site.
Visitors can explore the fortress grounds, underground chambers, and exhibition halls from Tuesday to Friday between 9:00 and 17:00, weekends 10:00 to 18:00.
The 32-meter concrete monument erected in 1984 stands above mass burial sites, commemorating victims through three interconnected sculptures.
Location: Kaunas
Address: Žemaičių pl. 75, 47435 Kaunas, Lithuania 47435 Kaunas
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:00-17:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +37068626243
Website: http://9fortomuziejus.lt
GPS coordinates: 54.94522,23.87144
Latest update: June 27, 2025 14:54
Lithuania features medieval castles, baroque monasteries, national parks with lakes and forests, as well as historical cities. The country has religious sites like the Hill of Crosses, museums focused on Soviet history and the Holocaust, spa resorts, and seaports on the Baltic Sea. Monuments include Gediminas Tower in Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle, and the Pažaislis Monastery in Kaunas.
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