Host Your Conference in Kaunas

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2 3 Host Your Conference in Kaunas Welcome to Kaunas, the second largest Lithuania s city, which keeps the authentic spirit of the country s national character alive. The city is located at the confluence of the two largest Lithuanian rivers, surrounded by the hills and situated at the crossroads of the most important roads in Lithuania. Due to its geographical position, today, Kaunas is Lithuania s most important centre of communication. It is a home of a variety of festivals & events, from operettas to modern dance, from classical music to Jazz. Discover Kaunas as a great place for meetings, experience the city s unique ambience and get introduced to a number of modern conference facilities and quality services, along with exciting leisure activities. The unique atmosphere of Kaunas can be explored, which is distinguished by the heritage of the painter and composer M. K. Čiurlionis and the founder of Fluxus George Maciunas, whose followers include Yoko Ono, John Cage, and George Brecht. Luxuriant and green riversides, parks, forests, clean water reservoirs and rivers add to the reputation of Kaunas as a truly beautiful city. Green streets, treelined avenues and wideopen squares create surroundings to match everybody s moods. Kaunas is proud of its great number of museums, theatres, universities, colleges, fine hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars. Guests can try a range of cuisine from many European and Asian countries as well as an abundance of traditional Lithuanian food, drink and hospitality. The area of the city: 157 km. Population: 301,3 thousand inhabitants (as of January 1, 2015). Makeup of population: 93% Lithuanians, 4,4% Russians, 0,4%, Polish, 0,1% Jews, and 2% other nationalities. Religion: Geographical state: Predominantly Roman Catholic. latitude of N, E 2490 m above the sea level. Climate: average annual temperature +7,2 C, July +18,4 C. Time: Greenwich time +2 h.

3 4 5 BEST WESTERN Santaka Convention Hotels J. Gruodžio g. 21, LT44293 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel.: , / Fax office@santakahotel.eu, hotel@santakahotel.eu Amberton Cozy ****... 4 Best Western Santaka ****... 5 Daniela ****... 5 Daugirdas ****... 6 Europe Royal Kaunas ****... 6 Hermis ****... 7 Hof Hotel ****... 7 Kaunas ****... 8 Monte Pacis... 8 Park Inn by Radisson Kaunas ****... 9 Perkūno namai ****... 9 Sfinksas **** Algiro Hotel *** Babilonas *** Centre Hotel Nuova *** Ibis Kaunas Centre *** Magnus Hotel *** Metropolis *** Pažaislis Park Hotel *** Via Baltica*** Šventoji Nemunas and Neris Nemunas Neris Arka Židinys Located at the merging point of the Old Town and the City Centre of Kaunas. Hotel offers 92 cosy and luxurious. Evoking splendid former homes of aristocrats, the hotel will appeal both to guests seeking privacy, quietness, and relaxation, and those getting ready to important meetings or intense negotiations. Hotel offers an ideal environment for different events. Conference halls feature the latest conference equipment: digital simultaneous interpretation equipment, discussion microphones, video and audio equipment, wireless Internet, video projectors, etc. Conference or seminar participants can order catering services: coffee breaks, lunch, dinner, or banquets in the restaurant. Rooms: 92 Beds: 147 Location: Old Town (double room) Amberton Cozy V. Kuzmos g. 8, LT44280 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax kaunas@amberton.lt Daniela A. Mickevičiaus g. 28, LT44311 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel./ fax konferencija@danielahotel.lt Cozy hall AMBERTON COZY, is located probably in the best place of the city. Hotel is designed in previously residential house. 28 comfortable and spacious are furnished in modern classic dark wooden furniture and ivory accessories. Cozy and homelike meeting room/conference hall: easy access, safe parking, free wireless internet for a group up to 12 persons. Meeting room is a great choice for workshops organizers or hotel guests looking for a business center with free wireless internet. Rooms: 28 Beds: 55 Location: Old Town Small hall Medium hall Big hall Common hall VIP hall Hotel is located in the very heart of the city, next to the main pedestrian street Laisves Avenue. Therefore the cultural life an places of entertainment of the city everything is within touch. The famous cultural center is introduced by museums, galleries and historical buildings. The conference halls in the hotel offer excellent conditions to organize seminars, presentations, banquets, closed parties and etc. Rooms: 75 Beds:

4 6 7 Daugirdas Hermis T. Daugirdo g. 4, LT44279 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax hotel@daugirdas.lt Savanorių pr. 404, LT50300 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax info@hermishotel.lt Conference hall Flambe hall Meeting room Fireplace hall Wine hall building on the confluence of the biggest Lithuanian rivers, 50 m from the Town Hall. Most of visitable places and famous historical monuments of Kaunas can be reached on foot. The hotel also offers modern conference halls. The conference hall can be used as a ballroom. Rooms: 48 Location: Old Town Beds: (Single room) Small hall Big hall Venice hall Restaurant hall Business class hotel Hermis is established at strategically comfortable place of the city. Hotel offers 13 modern hotel, from standard, two-storied, suites to an apartments with outside terrace. Hodel offers modern wellness centre, SPA bar, swimming pool and saunas. Business meeting, seminar, presentation or other event can be organised in a cosy conference halls and stylish place. Rooms: 13 Beds: 26 Location: Inner-city Airport: 10 km Europa Royale Kaunas Miško g. 11, LT44321 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax kaunas@europaroyale.com Hof Hotel Maironio g. 21A, LT44250 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel , / Fax sales@hofhotel.eu 2.1, 3.1, , 3.2, Miško hall Meetings room Europa Royale hotel in Kaunas is located in the centre of the city. The hotel is an ideal place for people coming here for business or simply to relax. The pride of the hotel is the famous statue created by A. Aleksandravicius Šviesos nešėja ( Light carrier ) which greets every guest in our inner yard. One of the finest four star Kaunas Hotels is situated in an old printing house. Built in the early 20th century. The building was renovated and the hotel was opened in The building has modern design but authentic walls were preserved during the reconstruction. Hotel offers meeting as well as newly and fully equipped conference halls. Next to every conference hall perfectly fitted for coffee breaks or small meetings. The biggest conference halls can fit up to 250 people, all halls together can fit up to 900 participants. Rooms: 91 Beds: 146 Location: City centre Hof Hof Hotel is conveniently accessible and culturally connected. It sits elegantly at the heart of Kaunas vibrant downtown area, surrounded by history, shopping and dining. The hotel is modern construction and well equipped for business and leisure stays, offering many reasons to set down your bags and never leave. Guest boast a contemporary yet timeless interior design. The Hof Conference Hall suitable for business meetings or seminars with highly personalized services. Rooms: 22 Beds:

5 8 9 Kaunas Park Inn by Radisson Kaunas Laisvės al. 79, LT44297 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax info@kaunashotel.lt K. Donelaičio g. 27, Kaunas LT44240, Lithuania Tel / Fax info.kaunas@rezidorparkinn.com www. parkinn.com/hotelkaunas Santaka Nemunas Neris Discussions room pleasure since its area is surrounded by cultural, commercial and financial objects and it takes just several minutes to reach the old town. It is quiet and homey inside the hotel since the designers and constructors of the Hotel had to fullfill the requirement to decrease the permeability of noise to a minimum extent. Hotel offers conference halls and a discussions room. The halls are arranged to host seminars, presentations, conferences, banquets and private parties. All the necessary equipment is at the service. Rooms: 85 Beds: Alfa Beta Lobby Gamma Zeta/Eta/ Sigma Omega Within an easy reach of top attractions such as Žalgirio Arena, this city centre hotel in Kaunas is an ideal home base in a bustling metropolis. Free Wireless High-speed internet keeps you connected throughout your stay, while convenient nearby connections to the airport and bus station facilitate travel. Park Inn by Radisson Kaunas event center is fully equipped with everything you need for an impressive gathering. 8 meeting with multi-media projector, videoconferencing facilities and the assistance of our professional Meetings & Events staff ensure success and productivity. Rooms: 206 Beds: Monte Pacis T. Masiulio g. 31, Kaunas LT52436, Lithuania Tel info@montepacis.lt Perkūno Namai Perkūno al. 61, LT44226 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax hotel@perkuno-namai.lt Fundatoriai Dž. Fredianis MONTE PACIS HOSPITALITY COMPLEX Staying in a small MONTE PACIS hotel is a unique opportunity to feel the pace of nuns life, to experience the intimacy of the functioning monastery and the peace of a regional park. Here two royal apartments, four deluxe and seven standard are arranged by carefully preserving the historical and cultural heritage. Rooms: 13 Beds: 50 Location: Innercity Library hall Penthouse Meetings room Banquet A 4-star hotel and restaurant is located in a beautiful area of the city, surrounded by centennial oaks. Hotel has two conference halls for business meetings, seminars or trainings. Both halls are fully equipped for conferences, workshops, team-building trainings or lectures and presentations. Coffee breaks can be taken not only next to conference but also in outdoor cafe. Rooms: 29 Beds:

6 10 11 Sfinksas Babilonas Aukštaičių g. 55, LT44162 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax info@sfinksas.lt Žalioji g. 38 A, Kaunas, LT44199, Lithuania Tel / Fax babilonas@hotel.lt Big conference hall Small conference hall Hotel-Restaurant Sfinksas is the symbolism of luxury, privacy, comfort and quali ty. Hotel is located in the Žaliakalnis area in the Kaunas city centre. Hotel offers a cosy courtyard, exclusive architecture and the oaks in the yard terr ace which creates special atmosphere. Hotel stands only minutes on foot to the city centre in a calm and cosy square. Rooms: 12 Beds: Main hall Babilonas Hotel stands in a peaceful location in the center of the Žaliakalnis District of Kaunas, on a hill which reveals the breathtaking panorama of the city. Take a 10 minute walk and you will find yourself in the very heart of the city and the Old Town. The small and cozy hotel has modern furnished in European style with air conditioning. Conference hall for 60 people is fully furnished with conference equipment, audio system and air conditioning. The hotel has wireless Internet, bathhouse and several shops which sell wine, oil and organic products. The hotel also rents bikes and other biking gear (helmets, gloves, child seats and bike racks for cars). Professional tour guides offer their assistance in planning bike tours. Total Single room Double room Rooms: 24 Beds: 52 Quadruple room Algiro hotel Savanorių pr. 120, LT44148 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel.: , info@algirohotel.lt Centre Hotel Nuova Savanorių pr. 66, LT Kaunas, Lithuania Tel./ fax info@centrehotel.lt Main hall Algiro Hotel is a charming 3-star hotel with a friendly atmosphere that provides a perfect blend of luxury and comfort. It is located in the prestigious Green Hill district situated in the heart of Kaunas. The hotel is located at the distance of 10 minutes walk to the lovely Laisves Avenue with its restaurants and cafes. Algiro Hotel offers free parking for cars and buses to all guests and high-speed wireless Internet access. Rooms: 23 Beds: 48 Airport: 13 km Conference hall Banquet hall Hotel situated in the city center. Located in the quiet surroundings on the green slope of Žaliakalnis hill. Hotel can definitely be proud of rare combination of these two qualities: convenient access to any part of Kaunas city and surprisingly calm atmosphere right in the middle of the city. The location of the hotel is ideal for those who come to Kaunas for business or for pleasure. Six-storey hotel offers 29 cosy and comfortable. Two conference halls of the hotel can accommodate up to 100 persons at a time. Mini business centre just next to the reception desk provides wireless internet access, faxing and printing facilities, the latest newspapers/magazines. Panoramic terrace on the top of the hotel offers spectacular view of Kaunas city. Rooms: 29 Beds:

7 12 13 IBIS Kaunas Centre Metropolis Vytauto pr. 28, LT43328 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax h8622@accor.com S. Daukanto g. 21, Kaunas LT44249, Lithuania Tel / Fax metropolis@metropolishotel.lt Lion Toulouse Ibis Kaunas Centre a brand new hotel opened in 2012 is located in the centre of Kaunas, close to Railway and Bus Stations and has easy access to the Kaunas International Airport. Ideal for business and leisure stays, guests can easily explore the city of Kaunas. Hotel offers 125 modern and comfortable. The hotel has two air-conditioned conference equipped with flipchart, screen, projector, stationery. Free WiFi and parking are available. Rooms: 125 Beds: 160 Location: City Center Big hall Small hall Hotel Metropolis is one of the most well-known hotels in Lithuania. Its location in the very heart of the city centre, just off Laisves Aleja, makes it the ideal choice for tourists & business travelers. The old town, museums, art galleries, restaurants, cafe s, Kaunas sports arena, nightclubs & Akropolis shopping centre are all easy walking distances. For those wishing to organize meetings, trainings or seminars, hotel offers 2 conference halls. Rooms: 75 Beds: (double) Magnus Hotel Vytauto pr. 25, LT44352 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax info@magnushotel.lt Pažaislis Park Hotel T. Masiulio g. 18E, LT52460 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel info@parkhotel.lt Nemunas Neris Meetings room Magnus Hotel is a great place for combining business and leisure. On the second floor are two conference halls (57m² / 613 sq. ft. and 67m² / 721 sq. ft.), each stow about 40 persons. Connected halls stow about 100 persons. Moreover, there is a meeting room, which stows 16 persons. Conference halls has natural daylight and blackout facilities, air conditioning system, professional audio equipment, coffee breaks, dinner, buffet, banquets menu. Rooms: 82 Beds: 174 Orangery Nymph hall The Pažaislis Park Hotel is a small and homely hotel. All ten have a different interior. The suites have special names. It takes less then ten minutes to get to the city center. Rooms: 10 Beds: 11 Location: Inner-city

8 14 15 Via Baltica Verslo g. 17, Kumpių km., LT54311, Kauno r., Lithuania Tel.: , Venues / Enterprises and Organisations Restaurant Big conference hall Small conference hall Hotel-restaurant Via Baltica located 9 km from the city centre invites to host your event in the halls adopted for seminars, product presentations, business meetings, conferences, and provides all the necessary equipment. The restaurant staff will arrange coffee breaks or lunch. Free parking, cozy sauna, swimming pool are available as well. Rooms: 28 Beds: 57 Location: Inner - city Airport: 17 km. Kaunas Žalgiris arena Business Leaders Centre Business Centre Cinamon Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts National Kaunas Drama Theater Kaunas State Philharmonic Lithuanian Officer s Club NIC House Engineering and Interior Centre Raudondvaris Restaurant-Orangery Theater Club Kaunas Žalgiris Arena Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 50, LT44345 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax info@zalgirioarena.lt Grand hall Restaurant Audi club Amphitheatre Island conference hall Bar Press conference hall Lodges From Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest arenas and entertainment venues in the Baltic states, located in the center of Kaunas, the second biggest city in Lithuania. The arena is new, modern and innovative. Exceptionally good acoustics and the most advanced technologies employed inside the arena provide a platform for top-level and wide range of events: from concerts, sport events, film festivals, exhibitions, conferences to private events. Range of services, versatility and availability not only during events in main arena hall (capacity up to ), but also in other smaller areas and halls: amphitheater, exhibition space, restaurant, café, offices, health & wellness sport center, etc. The arena is accessible via Airport in Kaunas, highway Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipeda and highway Via Baltica. It is located in a country-mediator between the European Union and Russia and is in a good geographical position to neighboring countries. People can reach arena easily from bus and train stations on foot (15-20 min.). Airport: 13 km.

9 16 17 Business Leaders Centre K. Donelaičio g. 62, LT44211 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax blc@blc.lt Conference hall Elipsė Big Conference hall st Conference hall nd Conference hall rd Conference hall Meetings room No Meetings room No Meetings room No Meetings room No Business leaders centre offers excellent conditions for meetings, seminars, presentations and other events. Special space, functional furniture, good lightning and various other options make the event distinctive one. BLC offers all technical equipment, maintenance and preparation of the conference halls and techniques during the event, reception for participants and other services according to the needs. Business Centre 32 Vytauto pr. 32, LT Kaunas, Lithuania Tel , info@verslocentras32.lt Conference hall Meeting room The conference hall in Business Centre 32 is ideal for business activities, presentations, seminars and training sessions. On the second floor there is a hall with 100 seats equipped with audio and video system equipment, internet, etc. There are also other facilities: a cloakroom and Lecture s room. Conference guests are served in the restaurant, which prepares dinners, a la fourchette parties, coffee breaks. Cinamon Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts K. Donelaičio g. 8, LT44213 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax chamber@chamber.lt Seminar hall Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts hall is a perfect place for seminars, trainings, sessions, presentations and meetings. The hall has good acoustics, functional lighting, internet, video and audio equipment. At your request coffee breaks can be prepared and served to the conference guests. National Kaunas Drama Theater Laisvės al. 71, LT44304 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel vadyba@dramosteatras.lt Main Stage 469 Rūta hall 170 Small Stage 102 An intriguing piece of architecture in the heart of the city. The National Kaunas Drama Theatre has every right to be proud that it has originated the tradition of Professional theatre in Lithuania. It is the biggest theatre in Kaunas, and one of the oldest functioning theatres in Lithuania. Featuring a 469seat Main Stage, 170seat Ruta hall and 102seat Small Stage. Theater also provides catering service, simultaneous translation and can be used for a wide range of conferences, meetings and presentations. Islandijos pl. 32 Kaunas PLC Mega Tel./ faks info@cinamonkinas.lt Cinamon cinema center is situated in the entertainment area of Mega, which is one of the most popular shopping and leisure centers in Lithuania. Open since 2005, Cinamon offers everything you need for a seminar, company meeting, product launch or any other business event: unique and attractive setting, all of the necessary audio and video equipment, wireless Internet connection, helpful service and complete planning of the event. During the event and we provide catering services from snacks to lunch or coffee breaks. Five movie halls with the capacity from 95 to 420 people are available. Our meeting room, ideal for a seminar or a meeting can fit up to 15 people. More information available at or daiva@cinamonkinas.lt Location: Innercity Airport: 10 km. Kaunas State Philharmonic L. Sapiegos g. 5, LT44252 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax info@kaunofilharmonija.lt Main hall 530 Small hall This historical house was finished in 1928, under the project of architect Edmund Fryk. The Palace of Justice and the Parliament opened its door there. Kaunas State Philharmonic is located in the very centre of Kaunas city, this is a geographically practical place to reach and it is a perfect place to arrange concerts, festivals, conferences, seminars, training courses, admissions, commemorations, congresses. Kaunas State Philharmonic is a multifunctional space that lets implement ideas of events and leisure, it offers cosy, historical surroundings.

10 18 19 Lithuanian Officer s Club Theater Club A. Mickevičiaus g. 19, LT44310 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel.: , / Fax ramove@kaunas.init.lt Vilniaus g. 22, LT44280 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel info@teatroklubas.lt Duke hall Big hall The building which is one of the monuments of Kaunas interwar architecture was opened in An Officers Club also served the needs of society and it represented the state. In our days its staff is continuing these traditions, only on the new basis. Club patronizes, provides a cultural-patriotic-public spirit support for more than ten Kaunas garrison military structures; auspices, provides facilities of the military-patriotic organizations, patronizes several art groups. It has all the necessary equipment for your event. Theater club For the conferences, events, the Theater club can offer a cultural program (performances, concerts, etc.) as well as mediation, organizing coffee breaks for participants. WiFi, video and audio equipment are available. Location: Old Town Airport: 17 km. Airport: 14 km. NIC House engineering and Interior Center Pramonės pr. 8E, LT51223 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel info@nicentras.lt NIC Kaunas House engineering and interior center is located about 8 km from the city center in a convenient place in terms of transportation. Location: Innercity Airport: 10 km. Raudondvaris Restaurant Orangery Pilies takas 1, Raudondvaris, Kauno r., Lithuania Tel.: , info@raudondvariodvaromene.lt Conference hall Restaurant hall Raudondvaris Restaurant-Orangery invites you to escape from the traditional environment and organise training courses, seminars, team buildings, presentations, trainings, etc. in different ways. We invite you to one of the most beautiful manor restaurants which offers all modern facilities for your event. Location: Innercity Airport: 25 km.

11 20 21 Aleksandras Stulginskis University Meeting Venues / Educational K. Donelaičio g. 73, LT Kaunas, Lithuania Tel. / fax , renginiai@ktu.lt Institutions Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Aleksandras Stulginskis University Kauno Kolegija University of Applied Sciences Kaunas Botanical Garden Kolping University of Applied Sciences Kaunas Faculty of Humanities of Vilnius University Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Studentų g. 11, LT Akademija, Kauno r., Lithuania Tel asu@asu.lt Conference hall ~ Meeting hall Seminar hall Aleksandras Stulginskis University is a state institution of higher education and research. Thera are three modernly equipped conference, meeting and seminar halls. For meetings up to 30 people (counting additional seats up to 55). There is a discussion system, a digital projector. Training perfectly fit another small room for 30 people with a digital projector. Conference hall with a modern conference facilities, trilingual simultaneous translation equipment, adjustable lighting, and online streaming option fits 168 people. Kauno Kolegija University of Applied Sciences Pramonės pr. 20, LT50468 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel rastine@go.kauko.lt Conference hall * PC - computer class m 2 The maximum possible number of participants Location: Outskirts Airport: 22 km. 202 auditorium auditorium (PC) auditorium (PC) auditorium auditorium auditorium (PC) auditorium Big hall auditorium In the new Study Centre of Kauno kolegija (Kaunas University of Applied Sciences), modern areas are designed for individual and team activities. The efficient study process is ensured by the newest equipment satisfying the needs of contemporary users: interactive boards, sound recording systems, etc. Location: Innercity Airport: 10 km. Cultural center big hall 258 Cultural center small hall 228 Theatre studio of Cultural center 73 Santaka valley 1 hall Santaka valley 2 hall Santaka valley 1+2 halls Main hall of Construction Faculty KTU Aula Kaunas Botanical Garden Ž. E. Žilibero g. 6, LT46324 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel / Fax kristina.muleviciene@bs.vdu.lt Conference hall Kaunas botanical garden provides the opportunity to arrange conferences or seminars not only in the conference hall but also in the fabulous garden where you can learn about different remedial and decorative plants. This oasis of plants is located about 5 km from the city center. Location: Inner-city Airport: 18 km.

12 22 23 Kolping University of Applied Sciences A. Jakšto g. 6, LT Kaunas, Lithuania Tel./ fax lkd@kolping.lt Conference hall Bavarija Orange conference hall Computer classroom Various auditoriums Kaunas Faculty of Humanities of Vilnius University Muitinės g. 8, LT Kaunas, Lithuania Tel. / fax: / info@khf.vu.lt Airport: 17 km. 10 auditorium Serpent s hall th th Meeting Venues / Museums Communication History Museum Museum of Lithuanian Education History M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art Raudondaris Manor Lithuanian Open-Air Folk Museum Communication History Museum Rotušės a. 19, LT44279 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel giedre.mikaitiene@rysiumuziejus.lt Conference hall Exhibition hall The museum contains collections of postal documents, stamps, and 20th century communications technology. At the Museum s exposition and funds are accumulated more than 400 units about Lithuania s and other nations developments of connections mail, radio, telegraph, telephone information exponents, documents, photos. A selection of postage stamps is constantly exhibited. Museum offers event and exhibition hall and conference hall for seminars, business meetings and cultural events. The Museum is located in the old town in a Town hall square. Museum of Lithuanian Education History Vytauto pr. 52, LT44237 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel administracija@lsim.lt Location: Old Town Airport: 18 km Location: Old Town Airport: 18 km. Events hall Exhibitions hall Education class Lithuanian Education History Museum offers event and exhibition halls and an education class for conferences, seminars, business meetings and cultural events. The Event Hall on the third floor looks onto the Green Hill, one of the most beautiful districts in Kaunas. The are light and decorated by pieces of art from temporary exhibitions. The Museum is located in the city centre, 500 meters away from the Bus Station and 1 km away from the Railway Station. M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art V. Putvinskio g. 55, LT44248 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel Daina.Kamarauskiene@ciurlionis.lt Music Hall Established in 1921, the M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art is one of the oldest and largest art museums in Lithuania. It is the best place in Lithuania to become acquainted with the M.K. Čiurlionis art. The Music hall can be used for conferences, seminars and presentations.

13 24 25 Raudondvaris Manor Pilies takas 1, LT Raudondvaris, Kauno r., Lithuania Tel / Fax piliestakas@gmail.com Incentives in Kaunas White hall Red hall Big hall of Arts incubator Manor cellars Raudondvaris Manor is the monument of the beginning of the 17th century of Renaissance architecture in Lithuania. The Manor overlooks on the right bank of the upper terrace of the river Nevėžis near the confluence of the Nemunas and Nevėžis, 9 km from Kaunas Jurbarkas direction. The main building of the Raudondvaris ensemble is the castle-palace with a tower. It was built in the second half of the 17th century. The estate, together with 3.8 hectares of park and two Oficina buildings, a greenhouse, stables and an ice-house, consists a single ensemble. In Raudondvaris Manor, civil registry marriages of Kaunas region take place, there are also conferences, concerts, presentations, commemorations of national holiday the Statehood Day. The Arts Incubator in the reconstructed stables has a mobile theater and concert hall of 500 seats, after completed renovation the incubator will have photography, art galleries and exhibition halls, creative developers and residential premises of the resident. The manor offers necessary equipment for conferences, presentations: multimedia, microphone, sound equipment. Raudondvaris Manor, continuing the centuries-old tradition, kindly invites to visit here all the travelers who are interested in Lithuanian culture and values Location: Outskirts Airport: 25 km TRADITIONS Open Air Museum of Lithuania is one of the largest open-air ethnographic museums in Europe. The museum presents the mode of life, agriculture, crafts and traditions of peasants and townspeople of all ethnographic regions of Lithuania. Visitors are invited to participate at educational programmes, calendar festivals, folk music concerts and traditional cuisine tastings. In summer time the museum can be reached by boat. Tasting Lithuanian national dishes and drinks discover more about the traditional Lithuanian cuisine: home-made bread, traditions of drink-manufacture and much more. Cooking shows smell, taste, ask, and satisfy your curiosity! Cooking show with a local touch: participation in the cooking process at the original ethnographic house, recipes with a detailed list of ingredients and amounts and of course tasting. Lithuanian Open-Air Folk Museum L. Lekavičiaus g. 2, LT Rumšiškės, Kaišiadorių r., Lithuania Tel / Fax info@llbm.lt Stoginė hall The Open Air Museum of Lithuania is a unique and one of the largest (195 ha) open-air ethnographic museums in Europe. The museum presents the mode of life, works, and traditions of peasants and townspeople of all Lithuanian ethnographic areas: Dzūkija, Aukštaitija, Suvalkija, Žemaitija and Lithuania Minor. It was established in 1966, in Rumšiškės on a picturesque coast of Kaunas Lagoon. There are fragments of villages, authentic farms, century-old buildings with flower gardens, orchards and vegetable gardens, with crosses and wooden roofed poles, technical facilities - mills, forges, a falling-mill and oil-mill lining along 7 km circular route, meandering between forests, meadows and hills. In the centre of the museum, there is a fragment of a township with its typical buildings, where pots are shaped, amber and wood works are done and weaving process of linen is presented. The painful past of Lithuanian history is reminded in the sector of Deportation and Resistance. The guided tours, educational programs, calendar feasts, folk group concerts are being organized in the museum, horseback riding club. Location: Outskirts Airport: 22 km. Folk music and dancing traditions the programme includes presentation of songs from the five ethnographic regions of Lithuania, playing national instruments, telling stories. Visitors are invited to learn folk customs and traditions as well as explore the scenes from old Lithuania. Get-together evenings invite to taste traditional food and drinks, to bake your own bread or Lithuanian cakes, to learn folk dances and traditional crafts or refresh yourself in a traditional Lithuanian bath house. Folk art is an inner voice of people, a creation of the heart and hands, manifesting itself in the rainbow colours of textile ornaments, in pictures and sculptures full of inspiration, in the flexible forms of clay and wickerwork. Folk art discloses a genetic relation of the man and the Earth, expressed in symbols, ornaments and colours. Folk art is a unique and living phenomenon of the national culture which is developing the experience of the nation, its worldview and artistic taste. /F.Marcinkas/ Traditional art and crafts workshops disclose the secrets of genuine wood working, ceramics, amber, textile, linen traditions, bread baking, paper cuttings, wicker-working, etc. Feel Lithuanian traditions, take part in the process. Lithuanian bath house (sauna) traditions. Many generations of our ancestors strengthened their health in traditional steam baths. Their soothing heat relieved the stress of a long working day, removed the fatigue, and reduced pain. It is well known that the steam bath is perfect for treating various respiratory disorders and is widely used for prophylactic purposes.

14 26 27 Unique vibroacoustic massage employs the most an ecological massage tool a bunch of osier twigs. The twigs seem to be as hard as a sword of the samurai and at the same time preserve the delicacy of the common osier. The rhythmic sound of twigs creates the harmony of two elements. A fresh surge of energy as well as a positive effect on body and soul is experienced already after the first massage. Experience Lithuanian bath house traditions, enriched with balmy local herbs, a perfect way to relax after a busy day. Bike tours. Kaunas is a green and bike-friendly city offering active leisure ideas for groups and individuals. Boat trips. Established at the confluence of two main rivers, Kaunas offers romantic landscapes for the boat trips. Private and scheduled boat trips are organized during summer time in Kaunas lagoon (routes to the Open-Air Museum of Lithuania in Rumšiškės, a tour to Kruonis Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Plant). Travelling on these routes you will enjoy beautiful views of the Kaunas Reservoir and the Pažaislis Monastery ensemble. The Medieval Feast traditionally starts with a colourful procession of participants dressed in medieval costumes. Enjoy the magic of Medieval times and listen to ancient music. Taste, feel, experience and discover the entire atmosphere. Beer Route in Kaunas offers to visit local brewery and taste some beer. Discover when and where beer brewing started and which kind of beer was first invented in Lithuania. Taste some special beer appreciated by the millionaires. Observe the brewing process using new technologies. See the God of Beer, the world s smallest beer glass. Visiting the museum of the local strong alcohol factory Stumbras gives an overview on the development of alcohol consumption culture in Lithuania and presents the role of the company in the process of industrialization. Visitors may get acquainted with the history of the distillery and exceptional opportunity to walk around the distillery and see how Stumbras drinks are produced and bottled at the present modern factory. The visit includes tasting of 4, 6 or 10 drinks. The other route continues along the picturesque banks of the Nemunas River passing by the confluence, Kaunas castle and the towers of Raudondvaris Castle. Some boats offer meetings and banquet facilities. CULTURE Kaunas is a great cultural centre. Kaunas has professional and amateur theatres, folklore ensembles and various other arts and sports groups. National Kaunas Drama Theatre is a wonderful place for private drama performances which can be shown with translation to foreign languages. BE PART OF THE ADVENTURE! Outdoor climbing wall 13 metres height; 10 metres above the ground: various obstacles and rope elements to challenge your courage: massive ladder, climbing net, swinging bridges, 130 metre-long free fall! Adventure Park; Golf; Paintball; Canoeing; Moto safari; Hot-Air Ballooning over the city; Swamp Hiking. Kaunas State Musical Theatre performs operas La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, Faust by Charles Gounod, Martha by Friedrich von Flotow, The Barber of Seville by Gioacchino Rossini also dance performances. Modern dance performances by Kaunas Dance Theatre Aura offer unforgettable professional modern dance happenings which can be shown at alternative spaces. Classical music events in Kaunas Philharmonic guarantee pleasant and quality music performances by famous Lithuanian and foreign musicians, symphonic orchestras, choirs and soloists. Prestigious jazz events There is no doubt that deep jazz tradition flourished in Lithuania in recent years. One of the most impressive jazz festivals held in Lithuania is the international Kaunas Jazz festival held each year since Feel the real jazz atmosphere in Kaunas.

15 28 29 THEMATIC TOURS Kaunas Compliments Ladies. Yes, it`s true. We have even a special tour for ladies who can learn about Kaunas high society life, scarves made by the genuine shabori technique, taste the magic love potion Liubčik, and discover some secrets about jewellery in the Jewel Museum. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) men are not welcome in this tour. The Spirit of Kaunas Cellars. It`s a wonderful possibility to see the underground Kaunas. This tour provides a glimpse of the real spirit of burial crypts unless you are afraid of ghosts, sleepwalkers breathing or rattling chains. According to ancient legends there is a labyrinth of underground tunnels under the City connecting various buildings in the Old Town. SPA Beauty and SPA procedures refresh your body and evoke positive emotions, improve your daily life and help to revive strength. SPA services specially created for every individual. We kindly invite you to plunge into the sea of pleasures and feel a new experience of positive emotions. MEETING ORGANIZERS DISCOVER KAUNAS INTERESTING Chocolate making and tasting, wine, beer and whiskey tastings. CULINARY STUDIO ČIOP ČIOP ČIOP ČIOP [tʃɔ:p tʃɔ:p] is the leading culinary studio chain in the Baltic states. At the moment it is one of the fastest growing culinary brands which stands for the trendiest places and high quality culinary entertainment activities in Lithuania. This studio provides organisation of extraordinary culinary events, catering, advertising projects, consultations for restaurant management and menu development, summer camps for children and culinary trips around the world. The company can now be proud of its young, enthusiastic and creative staff, which considers itself to be as the Dream Team. From the modest studio in the very beginning, it has now become a fashionable oasis for the fine food and wine lovers. It can now offer not only a professional food place and service, but also it has its own exclusive winery since Studio offers a cosmic cooking table with six double stoves, the best cooking equipment, a well-designed dining room for 40 guests in the special kitchen, which will create an impression of a picnic on the grass, and many other cozy details. Find us on kaunas.ciopciop.lt CONTACT US Kaunas Tourism Information Centre and Convention Bureau Laisvės al. 36, LT44240 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel Fax info@kaunastic.lt visit.kaunas.lt Kaunas Tourism Information Centre and Convention Bureau provides information about any kind of entertainment in Kaunas City. Contact us to get more ideas for your conference and leisure activities.

16 30 DISCOVER KAUNAS FESTIVALS International Jazz festival KAUNAS JAZZ International event DESIGN WEEK Medieval festival KAUNO HANZOS DIENOS Professional music festival PAŽAISLIS MUSIC FESTIVAL International fiesta BIKE SHOW MILLENIUM & AUTO SHOW International festival of modern art KAUNAS BIENNIAL International dance festival AURA Christmas tree lightening festival and Christmas town Kaunas Tourism Information Centre and Convention Bureau will give you great advice on how to spend your leisure time well in Kaunas! Information about the most popular places of interest, museums, cultural events, entertainment and tours. visit.kaunas.lt

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