Historic site · Lithuania · Vilnius County
Kernavė Archaeological Site
A landscape of medieval hill forts and ancient settlement on the Neris river valley.
UNESCO World Heritage about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Kernavė Archaeological Site matters
Kernavė was an important town in the Middle Ages, long before Vilnius took over. Today the site looks like a peaceful meadow with five grassy hill forts rising above a river valley, and archaeologists have found traces of thousands of years of settlement. It is a gentle place for a walk and is the centre of a summer festival of historic crafts.
Talking points
- Five grassed hill forts overlook the Neris valley.
- Archaeologists have found traces of settlement spanning thousands of years.
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.