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Žaliakalnis

Žaliakalnis

Žaliakalnis is a residential district located north of the Old Town in Kaunas, positioned between the Neris and Girstupis rivers. Travelers visit this neighborhood to observe local daily life and explore the architecture of one of the city's largest residential areas.

Getting There

The district is located just across the river from the city center. It is accessible via a short walk across the bridge from the Old Town, typically taking about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the starting point.

Duration of Visit

Depending on the pace of your walk, allow 1 to 2 hours to stroll through the streets and observe the neighborhood.

When to Visit

The area is suitable for visiting at any time of day. Like most residential districts, it remains relatively quiet compared to the main tourist hubs, though it is most active during daylight hours when local residents are out.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its proximity to the city center, this neighborhood can be combined with several nearby sites within a 0.3km radius:

  • Christ's Resurrection Church (0.3km)
  • Vytautas the Great War Museum (0.3km)
  • M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum (0.3km)
  • Freedom Monument (0.3km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Christ's Resurrection Church

Temples & religious sites

Christ's Resurrection Church

A Roman Catholic basilica in Kaunas, consecrated in 2004 and the largest basilica church in the Baltic states. It's a great place to take in grand church architecture.

0.3 km away

Vytautas the Great War Museum

Museums & galleries

Vytautas the Great War Museum

This war museum in Kaunas was built in a blend of Art Deco and early Functionalist style. It offers a chance to explore military history alongside its distinctive architecture.

0.3 km away

M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum

Museums & galleries

M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum

This museum in Kaunas is dedicated to the works of Čiurlionis, a painter and composer. Its many galleries offer a broad view of his artistic world.

0.3 km away

Freedom Monument

Heritage & monuments

Freedom Monument

A monument created by sculptor Juozas Zikaras and erected in 1928 to mark the tenth anniversary of Lithuanian independence. It became a landmark symbol of Kaunas, then the provisional capital, and its design was even featured on an independence medal.

0.3 km away

Žmuidzinavičius Museum

Museums & galleries

Žmuidzinavičius Museum

A quirky museum in Kaunas displaying devil-shaped sculptures and crafts gathered from around the world. Set up in the painter's former home, its collection keeps growing as visitors donate their own pieces, making for a fun and ever-expanding display.

0.4 km away

St. Michael the Archangel Church

Temples & religious sites

St. Michael the Archangel Church

A Neo-Byzantine church at the end of Laisvės Avenue, Kaunas's main pedestrian street. Built in the 1890s for the garrison during the Russian Empire era, it is also known as the Garrison Church.

0.5 km away