KÄdainiai city is a rich for its history. The main place you could be interested visit is old town. KÄdainiai was a one of the main cities in Lithuanian history and this reflects in its architecture. Also, KÄdainiai was a multinational and multi culture city here was big Jews, German, Polish, Scottish, Russian communities. KÄdainiai even has 7 churches of various confessions and it is very unique that so little city has so many churches.
Old town streets, especially the main one Didžioji is nice, cosy and tidy. You may start your travel from the city center where are located Orthodox church and gym which one was established by local nobleman Kristupas Radvila at 1647. Passing Didžioji street you'll see old KÄdainiai architecture. You should visit KÄdainiai evangelical church. It was one of the main centers of Reformation in Lithuania. The guide you'll tell about reformation in Lithuania, the great Lithuanian-Polish noblemen Radvilos Radzwill and will take you to the tomb of some members of Radvilos. Other places you may be interested to visit are two Synagogues at the cobbly square Senoji Rinka square "Old Market" because of being marketplace at the past. The Jew philosopher Vilnius Gaon was teaching in one of these synagogues. Nowadays it serves as museum and gallery and a guide you will tell about Jews history in KÄdainiai. At the Naujoji Rinka New Market square you could see monument for Radvilos and one of few Lithuanian city halls, also you can walk through coast of NevÄžis river. At the other coast of NevÄžis Gothic church of St. George stands. You may be also interested to visit the main Catholic church St.Joseph which is made from wood and stands at Radvilų street. At the Didžioji street you can also visit city museum which have rich collection of exhibits. At the main KÄdainiai street BasanaviÄiaus about 1 km from old town Janina MonkutÄ-Marks art museum is located.
Outside the old town the main tourist feature is one of two minarets in Lithuania. Despite there was no Muslim community in KÄdainiai the minaret was built by Eduard Totlban as a monument for Crimean wars. It is located about 5 km from city center just near KÄdainiai train station at the main city park.
Just some kilometers from KÄdainiai are he geographic center of Lithuania at the RuoÅ¡Äiai village. One of the main points of interest for Polish people is Polish writer Czeslaw Milosz home place at the little Å ateniai Szatejny village about 10 km from KÄdainiai. There is a nice park and museum.
