Kernave – the first capital of Lithuania

Kernave is historically the first capital of Lithuania. Already in the 13th century
It was an important economic and political center, ruled by the Grand Duke of Lithuania. City of merchants and feudal artisans. In 1390, Kernave was destroyed by the Crusaders. Nowadays, 5 picturesque mounds remain from the once most powerful fortified defensive complex. According to one legend, these mounds were poured by huge people - giants who lived here 1500 years ago. Unlike Vilnius, Kernava has a large untouched cultural layer of the 13th century, which gradually reveals its secrets.