Modernist Kaunas, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lithuania inscribed in September 2023, showcases the city’s interwar architecture from 1919 to 1939, when it served as the provisional capital after Vilnius’s occupation. Spanning Naujamiestis (New Town) and Žaliakalnis (Green Hill), this 455-hectare site features over 1,200 buildings blending Art Deco, functionalism, and local styles, reflecting rapid urbanization and national optimism. Recognized as Lithuania’s fifth UNESCO site, it includes landmarks like the Central Post Office and Christ’s Resurrection Church, offering a unique testament to Eastern Europe’s modernist heritage and 20th-century transformation.

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