Town Hall, Kaunas

Town Hall, Kaunas

The Town Hall of Kaunas ( _lt. Kauno rotušė) stands in the middle of the Town Hall Square at the heart of the Old Town, Kaunas, Lithuania.

Dating from the 16th century and nicknamed 'The White Swan' as it is being used for weddings since the Soviet era. Predominantly baroque in style with a blend of Classicism and Gothic architecture. The tourist information office is found to your right as you face the town hall.

The Town Hall houses a Museum of Ceramics.


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