In the capital Ukmergė, the Ukmergė Regional Museum and the Orthodox Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ are among the highlights for visitors. This provides a specific point of interest for travellers who would like to combine a museum visit with a church building.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Ukmergė District Municipality.
Geographical location
Ukmergė District Municipality is located in Vilnius County, Lithuania; its capital is Ukmergė.
The municipality belongs to Lithuania's ethnographic region of Aukštaitija.
For further orientation, the locality pages for Taujėnai, Ukmergė and Lėnas provide additional information.
Culture
Ukmergė's architectural heritage includes Gothic, Baroque and Neo-Gothic influences, as well as traditional Lithuanian houses and preserved public buildings.
The Ukmergė Ethnographic Museum presents local history through artefacts, archaeological finds, folk art and depictions of everyday life.
History
Siesikai Castle is a Renaissance castle from the 16th century near Lake Siesikai in the municipality.
Near Deltuva are the ruins of a 17th-century Renaissance church, described as one of the first Calvinist churches in Lithuania.
Pabaiskas is associated with the site of the Battle of Wiłkomierz in 1435.
Landscape and trails
Vepriai is described as a local tourism centre and is particularly associated with rural tourism.
Ukmergė's historic urban layout is suitable for walks through the old town and heritage areas. Those wishing to explore urban history on foot will find a clear point of interest here.
In the surrounding area, Ukmergė Regional Park includes forested areas, ancient hill forts, ecosystems along the Šventoji River, picnic areas and cycling paths.
