There are place names in Vilnius that usually refer to one specific object. Rasos is one of them, as it is first and foremost the Rasos Cemetery.
But in a broader sense, Rasos is a large part of old Vilnius, and today curious visitors will find quite a few historical objects worthy of attention. More specifically, the size and shape of this administrative is impressive – the Rasos district – which includes both the Funeral Parlour on Olandų Street and the village of Katiliškės near Rudamina. On this route, we offer you a wide range of things to see, which on the one hand are close to the Old Town, and on the other, metaphysically take you back to the 19th century, or even to the times of pagan Lithuania… The area is attractive in the warm season, but even more so in the cold season, when the trees shed their leaves and the farthest corners of the capital can be seen from Liepų Hill. The last three points on the route – points 8, 9 and 10 – can be swapped and visited in any order, depending on your mood. If you feel that after a kilometre and a half you still have the energy to continue along Železná Street and other country lanes as far as the eye can see, follow the order of the route, but if you want to end your walk with a panoramic view of the city, go from point 7 to 10, 9 and finally 8.
What will you see/learn along the route?
- What else was Rasų Cemetery called in the past?
- Where did the legendary ‘Iron Hut’ tavern stand?
- What does the mysterious abandoned building on Druja Street represent?
- From which hill does the name of Liepkalnis Street originate?
