www.kaunas2022.eu\/sukilimas<\/a>\u00a0 and download the brand-new Kaunas 2022 mobile app. On 19 January, the events will start in the Kaunas district. On 22 January, the most important day of the weekend, the programme in downtown Kaunas has been arranged so that everything will be easily accessible on foot.<\/p>\nA unique gift for visitors of the European Capital of Culture opening weekend is The Beast of Kaunas City Secrets Game, which will start right after \u201cThe Confusion\u201d. Not only players will discover the faces of Kaunas you have never seen before, but they will also have the chance to win extraordinary prizes. A map with the objects and rules of the game will be available to everyone and can be downloaded from 22 January on the official Kaunas 2022 website.<\/p>\n
Traffic Restrictions and Planning Tips <\/strong><\/p>\nTo ensure the safety of participants and spectators and the undisturbed work of special services, traffic will be restricted in part of the city centre of Kaunas during, before, and after \u201cThe Confusion\u201d event.<\/p>\n
The organisers recommend travelling to the opening events of \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d by public transport (check t real-time timetable in the Trafi app), cooperating with your neighbours, or using car-sharing or taxi services.<\/p>\n
If you choose to drive your car to the events, the recommended car parking areas are at Kaunas railway and bus stations, Kaunas Castle, Brastos and U\u017enemun\u0117s St., and Aleksotas Aerodrome.<\/p>\n
From 22 January 00:00 to 23 January 00:00, the section of Karaliaus Mindaugo Ave. from Maironio St. to Kaunakiemio St. will be closed, and the entrances to the avenue via A. Mickevi\u010diaus, Kaunakiemio and Maironio St.<\/p>\n
From 22 January at 3:00 pm until 23 January at 03:00 am, traffic will be restricted on the following streets:<\/p>\n
\n- K\u0119stu\u010dio St. (closed at the intersection of Vytauto Ave. and K\u0119stu\u010dio St., public transport traffic is allowed)<\/li>\n
- Gedimino St. (closed at the intersection of V. Putvinskio St. and Gedimino St.)<\/li>\n
- Po\u0161kos St. (closed at the intersection of I. Kanto str. and D. Po\u0161kos str.)<\/li>\n
- O\u017ee\u0161kien\u0117s St. (closed at \u0160v. Gertr\u016bdos str. and Savanori\u0173 pr., public transport traffic is allowed).<\/li>\n
- Griunvaldo St. (closed at the intersection of Griunvaldo St. and Vytauto Ave.)<\/li>\n
- Mi\u0161ko St. (closed at the intersection of Griunvaldo St. and Vytauto Ave.)<\/li>\n
- Laisv\u0117s Avenue (closed at the intersection of Vytautas Ave. and Laisv\u0117s Ave.)<\/li>\n
- Karaliaus Mindaugo Ave. towards \u017dalgirio Arena (closed at the intersection of Bir\u0161tono St. and Karaliaus Mindaugo Ave., traffic only allowed towards the parking area)<\/li>\n
- Karaliaus Mindaugo Ave. towards \u017dalgirio Arena (closed at the intersection of Prietil\u010dio St. and Karaliaus Mindaugo Ave., traffic only allowed towards the parking area)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Information Points Open all Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Kaunas 2022 office at 36 Laisv\u0117s Ave. has joined forces with the Tourist Information Centre \u2013 from now on, you can get all the information not only about the events of the European Capital of Culture, but also about tourism in Kaunas, excursions, exciting objects, and other attractions, and buy souvenirs. The opening weekend opening hours of the Kaunas 2022 office are 10 am \u2013 11 pm on 22 January, and 10 am \u2013 6 pm on 23 January.<\/p>\n
The Kaunas 2022 Information Centre in the Akropolis Shopping and Entertainment Centre will also be open all year long, starting with \u201cThe Confusion\u201d weekend. Here, you can ask all your European Capital of Culture-related questions, find out the most exciting things to know and learn more about Kaunas. On 22 January, visit the info centre between 10 am and 9 pm, and on 23 January, 10 am \u2013 5 pm.<\/p>\n
Winter Tips and COVID-19 Management <\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cThe Confusion\u201d and numerous other events planned for the opening weekend before and after will take place outside. Residents of Kaunas, Kaunas district and visitors are advised to carefully assess the weather forecasts and take into account the temperature and precipitation when choosing clothing and accessories and slip-resistant footwear.<\/p>\n
Kaunas 2022 is happy to have an extensive network of partners, including many Kaunas cafes and restaurants, ready to warm up the visitors during the opening weekend and offer them refreshments during the cultural marathon.<\/p>\n
The organizers remind that the COVID-19 pandemic management procedure established by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania will be in force at all Kaunas 2022 opening events: only visitors with a valid local vaccination passport or its international equivalent document (which must be presented together with the ticket when entering the event area) will be admitted to the events. Protective medical face masks or respirators (FFP2 masks) must be worn throughout the main event and recommended while outside; coughing and sneezing etiquette must be observed, and a safe distance must be maintained. As of 17 January, respirators (FFP2 masks) must be worn for indoor events.<\/p>\n
A Live Broadcast for Those who Can\u2019t Join<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you feel under the weather or have cold symptoms, stay at home and watch \u201cThe Confusion\u201d on the National television and online \u2013 after all, this weekend of Kaunas 2022 is just the beginning! This year, culture will be impossible to avoid in Kaunas and Kaunas district, with more than 40 festivals, over 60 exhibitions, more than 250 performing arts events, including more than 50 premieres, and more than 250 concerts in the official programme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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