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This is probably one of the most beautiful long routes in Lithuania, which perfectly illustrates the harmony of Lithuanian architectural and natural heritage. The road stretches from Palemonas Hill alongside the longest Lithuanian river Nemunas.
This is a minimum two-day itinerary. It is recommended to travel by car along the route. Before planning your trip, please note that the estimated times on the route are indicative and have been calculated for the distance for travelling from one object to another – the end time of the entire trip will depend on you and the time spent on each object individually.
In 1930, during the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the death of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas, a monument was built in the centre of Veliuona (author Apolinaras Šimkūnas) – a 3 m high figure standing on an almost 2 m high pedestal, leaning on a sword stabbed into the ground