The Piliuonos botaninis-zoologinis draustinis protected area near Piliuona. It lies on the left bank of the Nemunas near the settlement of Piliuona and preserves the lower terrace of the Nemunas Valley, with flood meadows and wetlands. The protected area also includes rare bird species and their nesting sites, including juodakrūtis bėgikas, gaidukas, raudonkojis tulikas and didžioji kuolinga.
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Culture and History
The Guogų–Piliuonos hillfort is located on the edge of the uplands on the left bank of the Nemunas, between Guogai and Piliuona. It dates from the 1st millennium to the beginning of the 2nd millennium. The hillfort’s rampart was raised several times and its area expanded; remains of double wooden defensive walls were found along the edges.
The Piliuonos koplyÄŤia chapel is located inside a building on the first floor. It is a cozy and modern space for prayer and spiritual reflection; its surroundings are suitable for both locals and visitors. The Birthday of Venus, an installation from 2022, is also located on a water tower in Piliuona.
Hiking
The Forest Trail 62 reaches Piliuona from Pakuonis after 7 km. It runs in the following order: Pakuonis – Piliuona – Dubravai – Vaišvydava.
Surroundings
V Kauno fortas and IV Kauno fortas are fortresses in the vicinity of Piliuona.
The wider regional surroundings of Piliuona include Kauno zoologijos sodas, a zoo; III Kauno fortas, a fortress; and Kauno pilis, a castle. The wider regional surroundings of Piliuona also include Panemunės šilas, Gričiupio parkas and Ramybės parkas; all three are parks.
Further destinations to compare: Kaišiadorys, Altoniškiai, Birštonas, Garliava, Ramučiai, Karmėlava, Ariogala, Jonava.
