Devil's Museum, Kaunas
The Devil's Museum is one of the world's few museums dedicated entirely to the theme of devils and demons. It explores the representation of these figures in art, folklore, and mythology from around the world. The museum boasts an extensive collection of devil-related artifacts, with over 3,000 exhibits on display. These include sculptures, masks, paintings, drawings, and other artistic representations of devils and demons.
The devil-themed artwork on display comes from a wide range of cultures and time periods, offering a diverse and comprehensive look at how the devil has been depicted in various artistic traditions. Alongside the artwork, the Devil's Museum delves into the folklore and legends surrounding devils in different cultures. Visitors can learn about the tales, superstitions, and beliefs associated with these mythical beings.
The museum was founded by a Lithuanian artist, Antanas Žmuidzinavičius, who had a fascination with devil imagery. Žmuidzinavičius spent his life collecting devil-related artifacts from all over the world, and his extensive collection forms the basis of the museum.
The Devil's Museum is known for its eccentric and thought-provoking displays. It challenges visitors to consider the cultural and artistic significance of the devil figure in different societies and time periods.
The museum's gift shop offers a variety of devil-themed souvenirs, including postcards, figurines, and other items for those who want to take a piece of devil folklore home with them.
The devil-themed artwork on display comes from a wide range of cultures and time periods, offering a diverse and comprehensive look at how the devil has been depicted in various artistic traditions. Alongside the artwork, the Devil's Museum delves into the folklore and legends surrounding devils in different cultures. Visitors can learn about the tales, superstitions, and beliefs associated with these mythical beings.
The museum was founded by a Lithuanian artist, Antanas Žmuidzinavičius, who had a fascination with devil imagery. Žmuidzinavičius spent his life collecting devil-related artifacts from all over the world, and his extensive collection forms the basis of the museum.
The Devil's Museum is known for its eccentric and thought-provoking displays. It challenges visitors to consider the cultural and artistic significance of the devil figure in different societies and time periods.
The museum's gift shop offers a variety of devil-themed souvenirs, including postcards, figurines, and other items for those who want to take a piece of devil folklore home with them.
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Sight Name: Devil's Museum
Sight Location: Kaunas, Lithuania (See walking tours in Kaunas)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Kaunas, Lithuania (See walking tours in Kaunas)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Kaunas, Lithuania
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Kaunas Introduction Walking Tour
The city of Kaunas, situated at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers in the south-central part of Lithuania, traces its history back to the 10th century AD.
A legend claims, though, that Kaunas was established in ancient times by the Romans led by a patrician named Palemon, who fled Rome out of fear of the mad Emperor Nero. After Palemon's death, his sons – Barcus, Kunas, and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
A legend claims, though, that Kaunas was established in ancient times by the Romans led by a patrician named Palemon, who fled Rome out of fear of the mad Emperor Nero. After Palemon's death, his sons – Barcus, Kunas, and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles