Pavilnys is a territory densely built up with individual houses, and there are no apartment blocks or large businesses. Doesn’t sound too intriguing?
Don’t be fooled, there’s plenty to see! First of all, it’s worth going back in time a few hundred years – it is known that for many years, the present-day Pavilnys and its surroundings belonged to the noble Pacas family. The townspeople were fascinated by the undergrowth of trees, the refreshing Vilnia valley, and because of the expressive terrain, the area was dubbed the ‘Pacų Mountains’. At the beginning of the 20th century, the aim was to establish a separate settlement for railway workers, away from the city centre and with all the advantages of both town and the countryside. After the railwaymen bought the land, built houses and provided modern infrastructure, it became a prestigious settlement and remained as such until the Second World War. A walk along this route will show you that more than a hundred years ago, the elite of the city, brimming with ideas, became established here. Pavilnys will also appeal to those who like to explore the traces of history surrounded by nature.
What you’ll learn/see on the route:
- Where is the only hilly serpentine road in Lithuania?
- What vehicle did people in the past call a ‘luxtorpeda’?
- Where did the Governor of Vilnius spend his summers between the wars?
