Old City of Kaunas

The old city was really interesting, dominated by Churches. Our guide, Regina told us that Lithuania was the last of the European states to accept Christianity but that now there were a huge number of churches for the population. Kaunas has less than 300,000 people and unemployment is relatively high. Youth unemployment is even higher and young people are leaving for work and better opportunities.

We were entertained at the Civic offices where brides lined up to be married in a civil service.

The old town, like everything else is rather delapidated, although churches generally better cared for. The Pope is due to visit and there are posters welcoming him everywhere.

We watched a rehearsal for a Folk Festival outside the original 15C castle walls (build for defense). The music lifted our spirits after the museum visit.