"Kernave - the morning of great history" Kernave by Raimix

Kernave Travel Guide: 21 reviews and 47 photos

First time I have seen Kernave was in year 1997. I don't kept in mind that trip and this, new trip, was really enjoyable for me. Moreover, every time coming to Kernave things changes - more interesting expositions in museum, festival of pagan-rock, days of old archaeology, St Johns day and more celebrations takes place there.

A new thing to me - in 2004 Kernave was inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list. This small village, but the first capital of Lithuania in the past, is worth of it.

To sum up, this nice place takes to first steps of Lithuanian history and give a view of Lithuanian village.

It is such feeling in Kernave that old castles and the first capital of Lithuania gone somewhere and now it is only a small village with some things to see and these things show us the remains of past. It is like Lithuanian "Troy".
I know, that in some other countries that happened as well - the first capitals of that countries is now just simple villages or small cities (Lets say, Visegrad in Hungary).

Pros and Cons

Pros:Really gloriuos and silent place.
Cons:Nothing.
In a nutshell:Remains of the past and beatiful nature in surroundings of river Neris.

Last visit to Kernave: Oct 2006
Intro Updated Dec 16, 2008
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Sculptures of Iron Wolf and Moses - Kernave

Sculptures of Iron Wolf and Moses Things to Do (6)

Near the church there are some sculptures worth visiting. First of them is the Iron Wolf. From the legend of how... more travel advice

Yard of parich in Kernave Things to Do (6)

At first I thought it was forbidden for tourist - maybe it is a private house, but I saw that it is a parish of... more travel advice

A place of first church of Kernave - Kernave

A place of first church of Kernave Things to Do (6)

First church in Kernave was built by grand duke Vytautas in 1420. A signs of old substructure of church was made in... more travel advice

Two chapels near church Things to Do (6)

There are two chapels near church. One is about 50 metres from church, another a little bit closer. A wooden chapel... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (1)
Go by bikes to Kernave

Transportation (1)
Bus is the best way to get to Kernave

Comments (11)

nickandchris May 14, 2010 at 1:00 AM Report Abuse

Good tips, looks a peaceful place.
sihi Jun 29, 2007 at 12:13 AM Report Abuse

Kernave.. - i have been there. Nice place and page.
yumyum Jun 25, 2007 at 11:48 AM Report Abuse

Great place, great page! Never heard of the place before. Is this where you just partied for 3 days??
diocletianvs Mar 5, 2007 at 9:13 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like a perfect escape from a city - beautiful nature and filled with history.
HORSCHECK Nov 19, 2006 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

Lovely updates here ...I think I should return to Lithuania sooner or later to check out some more remote places ....
peerapa Aug 21, 2005 at 3:48 AM Report Abuse

urm....seem Kernave's interesting place to visit....looking fw to see photos from Kernave soon....May ; )
Carletto76 Dec 6, 2004 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

Never heard about Kernave... it looks interesting! But I would like to see some pictures of you, since you are a good photographer! ;-)
CALSF Nov 26, 2004 at 9:24 AM Report Abuse

Hey there, nice introduction for me to Kernave. Keep up the good work!
hekate Nov 26, 2004 at 12:00 AM Report Abuse

I have never heard of that place before but I love the historical tips. It seems the place there for a long time, at least the first chuch tough :))) I liked a lot the Go by bikes to Kernave tip. Nina
babar_1 Nov 12, 2004 at 8:26 AM Report Abuse

Nice page. Happy Birthday :o))