Kaunas Maironis University Gymnasium
Kaunas Maironis University Gymnasium (Lithuanian: Kauno Maironio universitetinė gimnazija), previously the Constituent Assembly Palace (Lithuanian: Steigiamojo Seimo rūmai), is a historical building in Kaunas, Lithuania. The building was completed in 1862, but gained its biggest significance in 1920-1927 when the Constituent Assembly of Lithuania and first three editions of the interwar Seimas gathered in the building. Later Seimas was moved to the newly built Palace of Justice and the Seimas.[1][2][3]
| Kaunas Maironis University Gymnasium | |
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Kauno Maironio universitetinė gimnazija | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Currently used as Kaunas Maironis University Gymnasium |
| Type | School |
| Architectural style | 19th century historicism, 20th century modernism |
| Location | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| Address | Gimnazijos st. 3 |
| Coordinates | 54°53′50″N 23°53′44″E |
| Inaugurated | 1862 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Nikolay Chagin |
| Website | |
| www.kmug.lt | |
Gallery
The Constituent Assembly Palace (1921).jpg.webp)
The Constituent Assembly Palace (between 1930 and 1940)
Second Seimas of Lithuania opening meeting in 1923
Main entrance (2017)
Gymnasium from the courtyard (2014)
References
- "Seimo rūmai Kaune (1920–1927 m.)". www.lrs.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- "Steigiamojo Seimo rūmai". www.istorineprezidentura.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- "Istorija". Kauno Maironio universitetinė gimnazija (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2 April 2023.
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