Lithuania · 19th century
Kaunas Eighth Fort (Lithuanian: VIII Kauno fortas), also known as Linkuva, is a former military fort in Šilainiai elderate, Kaunas, Lithuania. Built in 1889–1890, it is part of Kaunas Fortress, which was constructed by the Russian Empire. The Eighth Fort was the first element of Kaunas Fortress to use concrete. The structure is currently abandoned and semi-flooded. The slopes of the fort have been used since the interwar period as a community garden.
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Eighth Fort ranks #6,815 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #32 of the 32 mapped in Lithuania. Founded 1889 — one of 717 atlas entries founded in the 19th century. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Kaunas, 4 km away. See how Lithuania compares in the castle statistics.
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