Kernavė
was a medieval capital
of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
and today is a tourist attraction and an archeological site. It is located in southeast Lithuania.
A Lithuanian state cultural reserve was established in Kernavė in 1989. In 2004
Kernavė Archaeological Site was included into UNESCO world heritage list.
Celebrations and folk festivals are organized. Kernavė is famous for national
celebrations of Mindaugas coronation day on 6
July. On that day a festival is held, where medieval authentic crafts, war
games and folk music are presented.
Kernavé
Church The present-day church was built between 1910 and
1920. Neo-gothic elements are dominant
in the architecture.
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