Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania,and is a leading centre of the Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life.
The picturesque Old Town is located to the east of the Nemunas and Neris rivers.
Kaunas is best known for the Kaunas Jazz Festival, International Operetta Festival, Photo Art Festival "Kaunas photo" or Pažaislis music festival, which usually run from early June until late August each year.