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Lithuania world heritage sites

Kauno county [capital = Kaunas]

Architecture of Optimism in Kaunas
The quality of modern Kaunas was manifested through the spatial organization of the Naujamiestis (New Town) and Žaliakalnis (Green Hill) areas, and in public buildings, urban spaces and residences constructed during the interwar period that demonstrate a variety of styles in which the Modern Movement found architectural expression in the city.

Meschkanzi Struve Geodetic Arc in Meskonys
These are points of a survey, carried out between 1816 and 1855 by several scientists (surveyors) under leadership of the astronomer Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve, which represented the first accurate measuring of a long segment of a meridian.

Panevezio county [capital = Panevezys]

Karischki Struve Geodetic Arc in Gireisiai
See above.

Silutes county [capital = Silute]

Curonian Spit in Neringa @
Human habitation of this elongated sand dune peninsula, 98 km long and 0.4-4 km wide, dates back to prehistoric times. Throughout this period it has been threatened by the natural forces of wind and waves. Its survival to the present day has been made possible only as a result of ceaseless human efforts to combat the erosion of the Spit, dramatically illustrated by continuing stabilisation and reforestation projects.

Vilniaus county [capital = Vilnius]

Beresnaki Struve Geodetic Arc in Paliepiukai
See geodetic arc above.

Historic Centre of Vilnius
The historic buildings are in Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical styles and have a distinct appearance, spatial composition, and elements of internal and external finishes. They constitute a townscape of great diversity and yet at the same time demonstrating an overarching harmony.

Archaeological Site in Kernave at Lietuva
The spectacular complex of five hill forts dates back to the 13th century, when Kernavė was an important feudal town of craftsmen and merchants who required the protection of such a complex defence system.