Karmazinai Mound, Verkšionys, Lithuania

The Karmazinai mound (also called Viršupis) is a burial mound and hill fort. According archaeological excavations it dates from the 6th century AD.

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Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Lithuania

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Giedrius Matulaitis (4 years ago)
Puiki vieta pasivaiksciot ir atsigaut nuo miesto triuksmo

Blue Dog (5 years ago)
too crowded

im shook (5 years ago)
Nice place to visit, beautiful nature

Aurimas Abišala (5 years ago)
Great view, good parking spot, there are places for barbecue or picnic

Rita Bernotaitė (6 years ago)
Good trail for walking, beautiful nature.

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