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Kernave (Lithuania)

Description: Kernavė hosts celebrations and folk festivals, which are in abundance during the summer months, and is famous for ... more

Kernave (Lithuania) ... its traditional Rasa festivals. Archaeological expeditions are also an attraction that have been held for more than 20 years.

Newest Review: ... breathtaking view over the piliakalnis (fortified hill mounds) to the enormous bend in the River Neris and to the valley below. Traditionally the locals lived by the river but after being attacked in 1390 by the Teutonic Knights (regular enemies for hundreds of years) who burnt down all the houses and the castle, they moved to the top of the hill and many left. A superb place for ... more

... archeologists due to the amount of historical treasure that has been found completely intact, there are often digs here. The mounds themselves are incredibly impressive and the surrounding nature (which is part of a national park) is very untouched and intri...more

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Kernave (Lithuania): Kernave - Hill mounds and Archeology in the Lithuanian count ... (370 words)
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I've just returned from Kernave this weekend, 35km through the wooden house dotted countryside from the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, lies the former capital and one of the first settlements in Lithuania - Kernave. Pretty small for a former capital, just a few houses, one shop, one cafe, a population of around 300 and a rather standout church! If there is proof that size doesn't matter this is it! A small walk to the back of the church will lead you to a sensational breathtaking view over the piliakalnis (fortified hill mounds) to the enormous bend in the River Neris and to the valley below. Traditionally the locals lived by the river but after being attacked ... Read the complete review

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