House of Perkūnas

"Originally built by Hanseatic merchants around 1440, the House of Perkūnas served as their office for nearly a century. It's considered one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in Kaunas. The architectural style is primarily Gothic, featuring ornate arches and turrets on its brick facade. In the 16th century, the building was sold to the Jesuits who might have added some Baroque elements. The name "House of Perkūnas" is a later attribution, given in the 19th century. During a renovation, a figure was discovered embedded in the wall, interpreted by romantic historians as an idol of Perkūnas, the Baltic god of thunder and sky. While the true purpose of the figure remains unclear, the association with Perkūnas adds a layer of intrigue to the building's history."