KaunasSituated west of Vilnius, Kaunas lies at the confluence of the rivers Neris and Nemunas. The city’s townscape is stamped by Baroque and Byzantine influences. This free travel guide provides you with information about the sights and attractions of the city and its surroundings such as the fortress or the independence square. On the Hill of Crosses south of the city, people of faith have put up crosses since the 14th century.