Vytautas the Great War Museum, Military museum in Kaunas, Lithuania.
Vytautas the Great War Museum in Kaunas is a military museum that displays collections of weapons, uniforms, and military objects from ancient times through the Grand Duchy period to modern warfare. The building features multiple exhibition areas and includes a garden space with traditional wooden elements.
The museum opened in 1936 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Vytautas the Great, featuring exhibits from Lithuania's independence period. This founding linked the national military story to the memory of an important historical figure.
The garden displays carved wooden crosses that reflect Lithuanian folk traditions and have been recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage since 2001. These crosses show the spiritual and craft traditions that remain important to local communities.
The carillon tower is accessible to visitors after purchasing an entrance ticket and can be climbed during designated opening times. It helps to check the tower's availability before your visit, as hours vary depending on the season.
The building's foundation contains soil collected from various Lithuanian battlefields. This unusual construction choice physically connects the museum to the historical places it honors and documents.
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