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Lithuania: old towns, civic squares and a lakeside castle

Lithuania’s towns offer distinct ways into the country’s history and geography. Vilnius brings together an old town and Cathedral Square, Kaunas has its own central civic setting, and Trakai introduces a castle surrounded by water. earthTV’s perspectives on Lithuania connect these places with an interest in architecture and the spaces around it.

Discovering Lithuania’s urban settings

Vilnius makes the relationship between streets and open squares a useful starting point. The Old Town and Cathedral Square offer different scales of urban space, from a network of buildings and routes to a recognisable gathering place. Considering them together helps the capital become more than a collection of separate landmarks.

Kaunas provides another city centre to explore. Its central square gives civic architecture a shared setting, inviting attention to how the buildings face one another and how streets meet an open space. A comparison with Vilnius can begin with these concrete urban forms, while leaving room for each city’s own history.

Trakai shifts the emphasis towards water. The castle’s lakeside setting links architecture with the surrounding landscape and gives the destination an identity distinct from the larger cities. An interest in Lithuanian buildings can therefore lead naturally from capital streets to a smaller town and its waterside landmark. Take time with whichever connection first makes the country feel more tangible.