The Ninth Fort Museum and Memorial

Local nameIX Fortas
LocationKaunas, Lithuania

The Ninth Fort is a stronghold in the northern part of Šilainiai elderate, Kaunas, Lithuania. It is a part of the Kaunas Fortress, built in the late 19th century. During the Soviet occupation, the fort was used as a prison and way-station for prisoners being transported to labour camps. After the occupation of Lithuania by Nazi Germany, the fort was used as a place of execution for Jews, captured Soviets, and others.

Tags FortWWIIHidden GemHistory MuseumPrison MuseumMuseum
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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninth_Fort

Official Website http://www.9fortomuziejus.lt/

Email jurate.zakaite@9fortomuziejus.lt

Phone (8 ~ 37) 37 77 50

Address 75 Žemaičių plentas, Kaunas 47435, Lithuania

Coordinates 54°56'43.698" N 23°52'14.55" E

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