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Questions about the 2nd largest Lithuanian town Kaunas

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When was Kaunas first mentioned?

In 1361

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What is the origin of the city‘s name?

A person's name Kunas.

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What animal is the original heraldic symbol of Kaunas?

The aurochs.

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How was Kaunas called during the interwar period (1920 -1939)?

The temporary capital of Lithuania.

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What two rivers is Kaunas located at?

The Nemunas and the Nėris.

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Who is the mayor of Kaunas ?

Visvaldas Matijošaitis

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What monument stands next to Kaunas municipality?

Vytautas the Great

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How many bridges and viaducts are there in Kaunas?

34

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How is the bridge connecting the Old Town with Aleksotas called?

Vytautas the Great bridge

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Who is one of the founders of the Kaunas Botanical Garden?

Tadas Ivanauskas

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What is the person's name who set himself on fire close to Kaunas State Musical Theatre in 1972?

Romas Kalanta

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Where is Kaunas International Airport located?

Karmėlava

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How many funiculars are there in Kaunas?

2

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How else is A.Žmuidzinavičius museum called?

Devils‘ museum

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What is the name of the most famous composer and painter whose museum is located in Kaunas?

M.K.Čiurlionis

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How else is Kaunas City Hall called?

The White Swan

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