Kaunas Castle
| Kaunas Castle | |
|---|---|
Kauno pilis | |
| Near Kaunas in Lithuania | |
Kaunas Castle | |
Aerial view | |
| Site information | |
| Condition | About one-third still standing |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 54°53′56″N 23°53′06″E / 54.89889°N 23.88500°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | Mid-14th century |
Kaunas Castle (Lithuanian: Kauno pilis) is a medieval castle in Kaunas, the second-largest city in Lithuania. Archeological evidence suggests that it was built during the mid-14th century in the Gothic style. Its site is strategic—a rise on the banks of the Nemunas River near its confluence with the Neris River. About one-third of the castle stood at the beginning of the 21st century.