9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress, Military fortress in Kaunas, Lithuania.
The Ninth Fort is a military fortification in Kaunas with reinforced concrete structures, underground passages, and defensive earthworks arranged in a geometric pattern. The grounds contain exhibition rooms, preserved prison cells, and a central memorial area.
Construction began in 1903 as part of the Russian Empire's defensive system around Kaunas. During World War II, the Germans converted it into a prison and execution center where thousands of people were killed.
The site functions as a memorial space where visitors encounter the weight of its past through carefully arranged exhibitions and preserved spaces. People come here to remember and reflect on the lives of those who suffered.
The fort is accessible by foot and clearly marked, with parking available nearby. Plan to spend several hours exploring the exhibitions and walking through the memorial grounds at a comfortable pace.
A large concrete monument rises above the grounds, marking the mass burial sites beneath it. The memorial consists of three interconnected sculptural forms that create a powerful visual presence.
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