- What is fascinating about Ninth Fort is that it has seen several changes over its 100 year history - it has been a regular prison, a Soviet prison and also a Nazi prison.
- One of the most popular attractions in Kaunas is the Ninth Fort, a former military fortification located on the banks of the Nemunas River.
- In this post we concentrate on two of these, Seventh Fort and Ninth Fort. The forts are number clockwise and can be found throughout the city.
- Create your perfect trip to Ninth Fort, Lithuania. Easily plan your trip based on your preferences, budget, and style.
- In 1958, a museum was established in the Ninth Fort. The Ninth Fort is a stronghold in the northern part of Šilainiai elderate, Kaunas, Lithuania.
- The fort was used as a prison and transit facility for Jews during the Second World War, and was thereby connected to the genocide against the European Jews.
- Ninth Fort (IX Fort) former soviet prison and nazi place of execution - Kaunas, Lithuania Stock Photo - Alamy Fort ix By Alamy.
- Exterior view of the Ninth Fort in Kaunas, Lithuania. Sign: "On the night of December 25, 1943, 64 witnesses of the Nazi's crimes escaped by this route."