Kaunas, Lithuania
Named after the old Oak-wood tree park, it is in Žaliakalnis residential district easily reachable from the downtown area by some staircases or buses #6,10,21,37 (from K. Donelaičio g.) or #38,43 (from Vytauto av.). The park is one of the most popular places among locals to stroll and athletes to ru
n. At the western part of the Ažuolynas park, the monument to famous Lithuanian aviators S. Darius and S. Girenas stands. They made a significant flight in the history of the world aviation on July 15, 1933. Their research aircraft that crossed the Atlantic, crashed under mysterious circumstances close to its destination, Kaunas. At the eastern part of the park, Kaunas Zoo entrance is set.
Listen to the audio guide for Ąžuolynas Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off