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. As of the 21st century, roughly one-third of the original castle remains.