Historical sites in Vilnius City Municipality
This collection traces the evolution of Vilnius from prehistoric settlements to the modern era. It features defensive Iron Age hillforts like Pūčkoriai and Staviškės, alongside the 16th-century ruins of Rokantiškės Castle. The list highlights significant necropolises, including the 18th-century Rasos Cemetery and the historic Orthodox grounds at Liepkalnis. It also includes somber sites of remembrance, such as the Paneriai memorial and the Našlaičių cemetery, offering a comprehensive look at the city's archaeological and cultural heritage.
Rasu Cemetery
Rasos Cemetery is the oldest and most famous cemetery in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania.
Naujosios Vilnios pilkapynas
Ancient barrow cemetery located in Rokantiškės, within the Pavilniai Regional Park.
Staviškių piliakalnis
Iron Age hillfort located in the Verkių Regional Park on the right bank of the Neris River.
Avižienių piliakalnis
Also known as Kapčius or Prancūzkapis, this hillfort is situated on a separate hill in the Avižieniai district.
Karveliškių kapinės
One of the largest active cemeteries in the Vilnius region, covering over 77 hectares.
Našlaičių kapinės
A non-functioning cemetery in Antakalnis where victims of Soviet repressions were historically buried in secret.
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