Lithuania
Modernist Kaunas
Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939, represents the redevelopment of its urban landscape as Lithuania’s new capital.
Naujamiestis (New Town) and the adjacent Žaliakalnis (Green Hill) contain numerous examples of early Modernist architecture, adapted to its small scale and local character. Notable buildings include the Central Post Office, the Officers’ Club, the Bank of Lithuania, and the former Bank of Agriculture.
Community Perspective: the nominated area can be easily found on maps of Kaunas for its rigid plan and is easy to explore on foot; only the recommended Christ Resurrection church takes a detour.
Site Info
Official Information
- Full Name
- Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939 (ID: 1661)
- Country
- Lithuania
- Status
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Inscribed 2023
Site history
History of Modernist Kaunas
- 2023: Inscribed
- Inscribed
- WHS Type
- Cultural
- Criteria
- iv
Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
All Links
UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org/
Related Resources
- visit.kaunas.lt — Visit Kaunas
Community Information
- Community Category
- Human activity: Urban planning
Travel Information
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Recent Connections
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Perfect Inscriptions
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Tomb of the Unknown soldier
Tomb of the Unknown warrier in the Squa… -
Eternal Flames
Tomb of the Unknown warrier in the Squa…
Connections of Modernist Kaunas
- Trivia
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Depicted in Mizielinska Maps
Zaliakalnis furnicularSee i.pinimg.com
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- History
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Located in a Former Capital
"Kaunas served as capital of the new nation-state from 1919 to 1939" (AB ev)
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- Architecture
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Garden City Movement
"Žaliakalnis .. was developed as a garden city residential area" (AB ev) -
Wooden architecture
Garden City Area: "low density area with brick and wooden houses" (AB ev) -
Neo-Baroque
Choral SynagogueSee en.wikipedia.org
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Art Deco
"The nominated property is seen as a site of architectural experimentation, where influences of .. Art Deco ..were interpreted by local architects trained in European architectural schools." (AB ev) -
International style
"demonstrate the plurality of architectural styles representing the Modern Movement in Kaunas" (AB ev) -
Modern Urban Planning
"Kaunas was transformed into a modern city based on the assimilation of modern urban planning..." (OUV statement Brief description)
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- World Heritage Process
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Perfect Inscriptions
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Inscribed on a single criterion only
Crit iv
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- Religion and Belief
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Jewish religion and culture
Choral SynagogueSee en.wikipedia.org
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- Human Activity
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Locations for playing sport
"South of the Kaukas and Garden City areas lies the Ąžuolynas Park and Sports Complex. Developed as a recreational area using portions of a natural forest, it formed part of a city green belt. Sports facilities constructed in 1920-1922 included the Kaunas Stadium, the Hall of Physical Education and the Basketball Arena. The original stadium was demolished in the Soviet era and replaced by the Darius and Girėnas Stadium in 1978" (AB ev)
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- Constructions
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Eternal Flames
Tomb of the Unknown warrier in the Square of Unity in front of the Vytautas the Great War MuseumSee en.wikipedia.org
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Tomb of the Unknown soldier
Tomb of the Unknown warrier in the Square of Unity in front of the Vytautas the Great War Museum.See en.wikipedia.org
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- WHS on Other Lists
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European Heritage Label
Kaunas of 1919-1940
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- Timeline
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Built in the 20th century
Focuses on "Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939"
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- WHS Names
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Epic Subtitles
"Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939"
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