Kernavė was the first and medieval capital of Lithuania from 1269 to 1281. It is now a popular tourist destination where celebrations and folk festivals are held in the summer. Kernavė is especially known for its traditional Rasa festivals and celebrations of Mindaugas' coronation on July 6th, which feature medieval crafts, games, and music. The picturesque town of Kernavė is located near the River Neris and offers views of the Pajauta valley.

1. Kernav ė By Ramūnas Vaitkevičius

2. The first capital of Lithuania was Kernavė

3. Kernavė was the Capital of Lithuania from 1269 to 1281

4. Kernavė was the medieval capi tal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and today it is a place of tourist ’s attraction .

5. Kernave’s view.

6. Celebrations and folk festivals are organized in Kernave during summer time .

7. Kernavė is also famous for its traditional Rasa festivals. As early as 1967 a group of university students held the very first Rasa festival, which later became a tradition.

8. 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.

9. In this day t he craftsmen come from all Lithuania and neighboring countries.

10. Kernavė c hurch is built in 1920 .

11. The Kernavė Primary School, is a two-story building built in 1929. In 1930, the t eacher J. Šiaučiūnas opened the first exhibition of the museum here .

12. R iver Neris is near Kernavė .

13. The panorama of Pajauta valley, the mounds and Neris near Kernavė .

14. It is wonderful Lithuanian town – Kernavė .

15. And the last: I wish you to be happy !

16. Thank you for your attention…  2011