Gegutės village

UPNINKAI

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The village of Gegutės is located in the southeast of Jonava district municipality, on the right bank of the Neris River. It lies on the picturesque loops of the Lietava River.

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Powerfull oaks

UPNINKAI

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The mighty oak trees on the right bank of the River Neris in front of the village of Gegužinė, which date back more than 300-400 years in Lithuanian history. As the old people used to tell us, they were the camp of Napoleon’s army retreating from Moscow after its defeat. The old road from Vilnius to Kaunas used to pass through these oaks.

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Napoleon’s oak tree

Upninkai

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Napoleon oak tree grows in Jonava region, Upninkai war, near the Neris and Vegele rivers. It is announced to be local nature monument.

The tree trunk is 4.7 meters; tree itself is about 20 meters high. According to locals, Napoleon rested under this oak tree.

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Šventoji ichthyologic reservation

Upninkai

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Šventoji State Ichtiological Reserve is located in the territories of Anyksčiai, Ukmergė and Jonava municipalities. It starts from Kavarskas (Anyksčiai district) and continues 67 km to the confluence of Neris and Šventoji rivers (Jonava district).

The area of the protected area is 1153 ha.

Šventoji Ichtiological Reserve was established in 1974 to preserve the spawning grounds of salmon, sea trout, trout and tench. The relief of this area is also protected.

The Upninkai State Botanical Reserve has been established on the right bank of Šventoji River to preserve the habitats of rare plant species and their communities.

The protected area covers an area of 101 ha. Šventoji is the longest river in Lithuania, which flows from its source to its mouth only through the territory of Lithuania (246 km).

In Jonava region, Upninkai ward, it flows into the Neris river. Šventoji is one of the most beautiful rivers in Lithuania. Particularly picturesque valleys, impressive steep outcrops in the lower reaches of the river. The river and its valley are suitable for recreation and water tourism.

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Padaigai mound (Smailiakalnis)

UPNINKAI

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Padaigai hill fort is in Jonava region, Upninkai ward, Padaigai village.

The hill fort is located on a hill on the edge of the valley on the right bank of river Neris. Height – 15 m. The hill fort was used in the 1st millennium.

In 1971, the hill fort was explored by the Institute of History.

By the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, Padaigi hill fort was declared a cultural monument (1998). The area of the monument is 0.5 ha. The environment of the hill fort is tidy.

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Dubiai mound

Upninkai

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Other names – Batarėja, Užupiai. Dubiai mound is in Jonava region, Upninkai ward, on the right bank of the Sventoji river, just below the confluence with Sirvinta River.

Its height is 14 m. The hill fort was used in the second half of the 1st millennium and at the beginning of the 2nd millennium.

In 1971, the hill fort was explored by the Institute of History. There are many other archaeological monuments in its vicinity, which shows that in the past these areas were densely populated.

By the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, Dubiai hill fort was declared a cultural monument (1998). The area of the monument is 0.8 ha. The hill fort and its surroundings have been arranged.

Stairs were installed. The coronation day of King Mindaugas is traditionally commemorated on the Dubiai hill fort.

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Vyšnialaukis

Upninkai

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Vyšnialaukis – settlement in Upninkai ward. Located approximately 15 km southeast from Jonava city, next to Lietava River. This village is the hometown of Vladas Česiūnas – 1972 Munich Olympic medallist, 4 times world champion (1973, 1974, 1974, and 1975).

In 1992, right next to Vyšnialaukis the Lietava State Hydrographic Reserve was established in order to preserve the natural section of the Lietava streambed and the hydrological regime.

Vyšnialaukis is an example of ethnocultural revival. The rural community located in it organizes cultural events, educational events and local community gatherings.

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Neris and Sventoji confluence

Upninkai

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Neris and Šventoji river confluence – one of the most scenic places in Jonava region. From here you can see a picturesque view with Neris river bend. Šventoji River is also magnificent with its unique banks. According to a famous Lithuanian geographer prof. Česlovas Kudaba – in the past in the place of Šventoji River – a powerful river was flowing straight into the sea bay. During the interwar period in Lithuania, right next to the confluence of these two rivers, there was a manor established. Here during the summers of 1926-1936 associate professor Vladas Aglinskas was visited by Juozas Kaunas – Jonava city mayor.

Since ancient times, the confluence of Neris and Šventoji attracted travellers and scientists. In the XIX century, a Lithuanian historian, archaeologist, collectioneer Konstantinas Tiskevicius started a scientific expedition through Neris and its origins and outfalls.

In 2007, this journey was repeated by a historian and archaeologist, doc. Vykintas Vaitkevičius.

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Lietava. Lietava hydrographic reservation 

Upninkai

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Some of the Lithuania‘s explorers of the past think that the name LIETUVA (LITHUANIA) might have derived from a river name. In Jonava region, in between the rivers Neris, Sventoji and Sirvinta, there is a small 11 km long river – Lietava. At the beginning, Lietava’s name might have been used for the lands on the banks of this river, later – for the whole country.

On Lietava’s banks, there were neighbourhoods where people lived from old times and this fact is proved by a variety of hill forts and burial mounds that remain here until this day. From Lietava the old capital Kernave is not so far away as well.

There are more theories of the origin of Lithuania’s (LIETUVOS) name.

Lietava River flows through Keižonis, Perelozai, Vyšnialaukis and other villages. Its upstream has sewers, but the river flows through forest, is windy, swift, and has many spring water sources. Nearby Gegutė village, it flows into one of the biggest rivers – Neris.

Near Lietava river in 1992 national hydrographic reservation of Lietava was established. Its purpose – to keep the natural river’s part (in Upninkai forest) and the hydrologic mode. Reservation area – 143 hectares. Many species of animals live here: trout, otters, Canadian minks, water ouzels spend their winters here. Right next to Lietava‘s outfall a nice access to the river is made for people. There is a spring water source.

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Tallest place “in the world” (Kulva scenery)

Kulva

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This place of interest is located on the highest hill above the sea level. It offers wonderful views of the forest and fields. On a sunny day, Kėdainiai and Jonava can be seen from here.

It is believed that A. Kulvietis, born in Kulva manor, is buried in this place.

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