Kernavė Archaeological Site

Lithuania's ancient pagan capital—the "Troy of Lithuania"

Duration

Half-day (3-4 hours)

Entrance Fee

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Best Time

May-September; July for festivals

Overview

UNESCO World Heritage Site (2004) was Lithuania's first capital with evidence of 10,000 years of human settlement. Five impressive hill forts rise above the Neris River valley.

Highlights

Five ancient hill forts
Archaeological Museum
Pajauta Valley
Annual "Days of Live Archaeology" festival
Midsummer celebrations (July 6)

Getting There

Nearby City

35 km away (NaN hours)

Location

Coordinates: 54.8833, 24.8333

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