|Kaunas|
VIDEO>> Students: we Came to Kaunas to Discover LithuaniaPosted on Sat, 5 Sep, 2009 at 6:36 Still doubting to study abroad or to stay in your country? Do not miss your chance and challenge yourself – choose old but charming the second city of Lithuania – Kaunas. Discover the city, get acquainted with culture, architecture, share your knowledge and gain more experience in your study field. Read more |
Students' View: Close-up of Film & Cinema in KaunasPosted on Wed, 10 Jun, 2009 at 12:43 International 'Erasmus' student Jorg Kosters (2008 Autumn) There are numerous reasons why we lay back in front of big screens, turn off our mobile phones and mumble salty snacks. Where do we go when even google cannot find our eagerly seeked movie rip because the film is too new? To one of Kaunas cinemas. Read more |
'Cinema Spring' - to Wake you up after the WinterPosted on Fri, 3 Apr, 2009 at 10:26 The organizers claim that the International Film Festival ‘Cinema Spring’ “has earned its reputation because it shows movies that were carefully picked from other international film festivals (Cannes, Berlin, Venice, San Sebastian, Toronto, etc.) and have earned the praise from audiences and film critics”. Read more |
Fear and Leisure in KaunasPosted on Tue, 14 Oct, 2008 at 15:08 by Jorg Kosters
Las Vegas must be a strange place, we suppose, even we have not been there yet. Contemporary cinema helps us to compensate the lack of primal Las Vegas experiences by providing us with geographical imaginations. This phenomenon of 2nd-hand-experience, even if fictional, is basic to many of our cognitions of the world and sometimes relevant for our decisions where to travel, study or work. Let's talk about Kaunas and discover some of its pleasant and frightening qualities. |
Unique Devils’ Museum - to Amaze and to Tickle your FancyPosted on Wed, 13 Aug, 2008 at 10:19 Before deciding to visit or to go round the museum by a safe distance you should consider the fact that this museum has no relations to Satanism, even priests dear to visit it. Why should you go round the museum and miss the chance of seeing the unique collection? Read more |
Blue+Metal+Suburb – What is it?Posted on Thu, 29 May, 2008 at 10:21 We must admit – it is really surprising that the mailbox is not overfilled with your e-mails where you ask 'What is it?', 'What is it for?'. Don’t you notice strange or awkward things in Kaunas? You do not want to be the first? You won’t be. We have received an e-mail! Don’t want to be the last? Do not hesitate and send your pictures and questions now! Read more |
Kaunas from the Height of a Bird's Flight>>> Updated!Posted on Tue, 29 Apr, 2008 at 15:21 If you are far away from Kaunas but still want to see how the city looks from the height of a bird’s flight, try out a virtual alternative. Read more |
Virtual Community of Tourists and their Remarks on KaunasPosted on Thu, 24 Apr, 2008 at 18:08 Some members of the virtual community of tourists provide with really great and quite objective comments and tips for tourists who are planning their trip to Kaunas. We suggest you to browse the most extensive page with travelling tips composed by a tourist from Poland. Read more |
Renewed Chiune Sugihara Museum is Open for VisitorsPosted on Sat, 19 Apr, 2008 at 17:57 On April 18, Chiune Sugihara museum (Vaizganto str. 30, Kaunas) was opened after renovation. Visitors of the museum saw the cinema chronicle about life in Kaunas in 1939-1940, to got acquainted with Japanese diplomat Chiune Suhgihara’s work in Lithuania and with the history of “Visas for Life”. Read more |
Places Worth Visiting in KaunasPosted on Mon, 14 Apr, 2008 at 10:39 Kaunas offers a number of interesting places worth visiting. We render only a list with short descriptions to raise your interest, now it is your choice – to get to know Kaunas better or to look closer only at the biggest shopping mall of the city – Akropolis. Read more |
Places Worth Visiting at VMUPosted on Mon, 14 Apr, 2008 at 9:54 VMU provides with meaningful leisure offers for all willing to get involved into cultural life of the academic community. Such events as public lectures on thought provoking topics take place in the rooms where lectures are organised, however, the university also has special spaces dedicated for the cultural life of the community. Read more |
Kaunas for Keen Theatre GoersPosted on Fri, 21 Mar, 2008 at 15:09 Are you a regular theatre goer and planning your studies in Kaunas? Do not worry – we are sure that you will be excited after finding how much Kaunas may offer you. Read more |
Information for Passionate Cinema GoersPosted on Mon, 17 Mar, 2008 at 15:29 In Kaunas you may find two commercial cinema theatres and few non-commercial ones, which offer less popular but really interesting movies. You can check what films are shown in cinemas on the website or by checking websites of each cinema theatre. Read more |
Student's View: Culture which Surrounds you in KaunasPosted on Thu, 13 Mar, 2008 at 16:15 Say the name of one Lithuanian artist. Just one. Too difficult? If you have answered no and you don’t feel embarrassed you should think about it again! But don’t hesitate any longer! Read more |
Main FactsPosted on Thu, 13 Mar, 2008 at 10:21 Kaunas is situated in the centre of Lithuania, at the confluence of the rivers Neris and Nemunas, 100 km far from the capital Vilnius. It is the second largest city in Lithuania. Read more |
