Expression and characteristics of spatial distribution of architectural styles in the historic urban landscape of Lithuania (the cases of the old towns of Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda)

A unique regionalization of historic urban landscapes in Lithuania's old towns—Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda—reveals distinct spatial patterns of architectural styles shaped by composition, urban structure, and morphological elements. The study leverages an interdisciplinary approach, integrating architectural historiography, cultural heritage data, and geospatial analysis to map and categorize building styles in a GIS database. This methodology uncovers nuanced differences in stylistic expression across the three cities, illustrated through photo collages. The findings contribute to understanding the artistic diffusion and spatial organization of historic urban landscapes, offering insights for conservation and urban planning.

Jurčiukonis, D. (2025). Expression and characteristics of spatial distribution of architectural styles in the historic urban landscape of Lithuania (the cases of the old towns of Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda). Geografijos Metraštis / the Geographical Yearbook, 39. https://doi.org/10.5200/gm.2025.3