Gediminas Hill, Historic summit in Vilnius, Lithuania
The 48-meter high hill features steep slopes covered with grass and trees, rising prominently above the Vilnius Old Town near the Neris River.
The hill served as a strategic location where Grand Duke Gediminas established the capital of Lithuania in 1323 after experiencing a prophetic dream.
The hill displays the remaining tower of the Upper Castle, which stands as a central symbol on Lithuanian currency and official state documents.
Visitors can reach the summit via a walking path or take the funicular railway that operates daily from the foot of the hill.
Local researchers discovered that the hill contains three distinct cultural layers, dating from the Neolithic period through the Middle Ages.
GPS coordinates: 54.68687,25.29145
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06
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