Kernave Travel Guide

 Raimix Says:  At first I thought it was forbidden for tourist - maybe it is a private house, but I saw that it is a parish of Kernave. Yard of parish is really interesting. Things I saw:a statue of Grand Duke Vytautas,wooden statues of religious persons,a little pond. A worker of museum... 

 Raimix Says:  There are two chapels near church. One is about 50 metres from church, another a little bit closer. A wooden chapel (it surprised me) is build in 1820 -1822 and without any nail.Another one is from bricks, style of classicism, octagonal. There is a mausoleum of Remer - Puzin... 

 Raimix Says:  A red church was built in 1910 - 1920. There are a lot of famous Lithuanian paintings. Church is rounded by red brick wall, walking around you can see some frescos in it.Unhappily, we hadn't been in inside of this church - it was closed and there was no people at parish. 

 Raimix Says:  These four historical mounts are near the river of Neris. First, the biggest mount was called Pilies kalno piliakalnis (Mount of Castle's hill) because of the castle in medieval ages had been there. Crusaders and Livonia soldiers destroyed it and castle was never rebuild. By... 

 ginte Says:  Kernave - honored as being the first capital of Lithuania, was first mentioned in 1279. All that remains of the proud history of this beatific spot found on the right bank of the Neris River. Archeologists have examined the castle hills in Kernave and have determined that a... 

 ginte Says:  On your way to the moulds you'll see a wonderful church of Kernave and wolf's monument on the right side. Most likely it's related to Vilnius foundation myth, as Kernave was the oldest capital of Lithuania. 

 ginte Says:  On the main hill from where the wonderful panorama of moulds and landscape opens, you'll see a wooden house. I don't know what's inside, but it's from the ancient Lithuanian heritage. It's quite unusual and original and you won't see so many of them in Lithuania. 

 ginte Says:  A small town of Kernave has not only the beautiful nature, but also a nice church. The Church of the Holy Virgin Mary was erected in Kernave in 1910 - 1920. In 1987, the churchyard was decorated with stone mosaic. 

 Raimix Says:  First church in Kernave was built by grand duke Vytautas in 1420. A signs of old substructure of church was made in 1930 commemorating Vytautas death 500 years anniversary. 

 ginte Says:  When you arrive in Kernave you'll see some carriages. If you want to have fun, try them.How to reach it: I guess, the best way is to go there by car. From Kaunas-Vilnius highway close to Vievis turn to road No. 108 (right direction before Vievis from Vilnius side). Follow... 

 Laurike Says:  Very nice places about - and you can rent bicycle in Vilnius and go there ! - it is not so far - about 45 km ! 

 scubaphoto Says:  Maximise your time and enjoyment of the area by taking a picnic with you when you visit, what can be better then admiring the views and exploring the park than to bring along some nice hot soup and some bread and cheese and sit down and take in all that nature has to offer...