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{{short description|Eldership in Vilnius, Lithuania}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}}
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[[File:Antak by Augustas Didzgalvis.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Olandu ziedas by Augustas Didzgalvis.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Petro_Povilo_by_Augustas_Didzgalvis.jpg|thumb|[[Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius|Church of St. Peter and St. Paul]]]]


[[File:Antak by Augustas Didzgalvis.jpg|thumb|Panorama]][[File:Olandu ziedas by Augustas Didzgalvis.jpg|thumb|Olandų žiedas (Dutch Roundabout)]][[File:Petro_Povilo_by_Augustas_Didzgalvis.jpg|thumb|[[Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius|Church of St. Peter and St. Paul]]]]
'''Antakalnis''' (''literally'' {{lang-lt|'the place on hills'}}, adapted in {{lang-pl|Antokol}}<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Stravinskienė |first1=Vitalija |title=The Territorial expansion of Vilnius: plans and their realisation (1916-1940) |journal=Lithuanian Historical Studies |date=2015 |volume=20 |pages=131, 133 |publisher=[[Lithuanian Institute of History]] |issn=1392-2343}}; {{cite book |title=Encyclopædia Britannica: A New Survey of Universal Knowledge. Vol. 23 |date=1964 |publisher=Encyclopædia Britannica Inc. |page=166 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ie_kAAAAMAAJ&q=antokol |chapter=Vilnius |access-date=2021-06-29 |archive-date=2022-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629075700/https://books.google.com/books?id=ie_kAAAAMAAJ&q=antokol |url-status=live }}</ref>) is an [[Elderships of Lithuania|eldership]] in the [[Vilnius city municipality]], [[Lithuania]]. Antakalnis is one of the oldest, and largest historical suburbs of [[Vilnius]] City. It is in the eastern section of Vilnius, along the left bank of the [[Neris]] River, with the river running along the whole western side of the district.<ref>{{in lang|lt}} [http://www.antakalnis.lt/index.php?t=info&s=apie "Vilniaus mikrorajonas Antakalnis"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901000049/http://www.antakalnis.lt/index.php?t=info&s=apie |date=2015-09-01 }} Antakalnis eldership official website. Retrieved 25 September 2013.</ref> The Antakalnis eldership is the second-largest in Vilnius, with an area of {{cvt|77.2|sqkm}}.


'''Uphills''' ({{lang-lt|Antkalnis}}) is an [[elderships of Lithuania|eldership]] in [[Vilnius]], [[Lithuania]]. Antakalnis is one of the oldest, and largest historical suburbs of [[Vilnius]]. It is in the Eastern section of Vilnius, along the left bank of the [[Neris]], with the river running along the whole Western side of the district.<ref>{{in lang|lt}} [http://www.antakalnis.lt/index.php?t=info&s=apie "Vilniaus mikrorajonas Antakalnis"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901000049/http://www.antakalnis.lt/index.php?t=info&s=apie |date=2015-09-01 }} Antakalnis eldership official website. Retrieved 25 September 2013.</ref> The Uphills Eldership is the second-largest in Vilnius, with an area of {{cvt|77.14|sqkm}}.
One of the greatest [[Lithuania]]n [[Baroque]] [[masterpiece]]s, the [[Roman Catholic]] [[St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Vilnius|Church of St. Peter and St. Paul]], is in Antakalnis, as is [[Sapieha Palace in Vilnius|Sapieha Palace]] (''Sapiegų rūmai''). Sapieha Palace is surrounded by the only surviving Baroque-style park in Lithuania, which contains the oldest [[Tilia cordata|linden tree]] in Vilnius.

One of the greatest [[Lithuania|Lithuanian]] [[Baroque]] [[masterpiece|masterpieces]], the [[Roman Catholic]] [[St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Vilnius|Church of St. Peter and St. Paul]], is in the '''Uphills Eldership''', as is [[Sapieha Palace in Vilnius|Sapieha Palace]] (''Sapiegų rūmai''). Sapieha Palace is surrounded by the only surviving Baroque-style park in Lithuania, which contains the oldest [[Tilia cordata|linden tree]] in Vilnius.


Antakalnis is home to the historically important [[Antakalnis Cemetery]], where victims of the [[January Events]] in 1991, killed by the [[Soviet Army]], are buried; their graves are often visited, as they are considered [[Folk hero|national heroes]] of Lithuania.
Antakalnis is home to the historically important [[Antakalnis Cemetery]], where victims of the [[January Events]] in 1991, killed by the [[Soviet Army]], are buried; their graves are often visited, as they are considered [[Folk hero|national heroes]] of Lithuania.


Antakalnis eldership includes the recreational area and prestigious [[cottage]] district Valakampiai, where two river beaches have been established. The current and former [[president of Lithuania]], the [[prime minister]] of Lithuania, and other state officials reside in the Turniškės neighborhood of Antakalnis.
Uphills Eldership includes the recreational area and prestigious [[cottage]] district [[Valakampiai]], where two river beaches have been established. The current and former [[president of Lithuania]], the [[prime minister]] of Lithuania, and other state officials reside in the [[Turniškės]] neighborhood of Antakalnis.


The [[Botanical Garden of Vilnius University]] lies in Kairėnai, the settlement in the eastern part of the district.
The [[Botanical Garden of Vilnius University]] lies in [[Kairėnai]], the settlement in the Eastern part of the district.


The Jewish surnames Antokolec, [[Antokolsky]] and variants derive from the Polish pronunciation of the district's name.
The Jewish surnames Antokolec, [[Antokolsky]] and variants derive from the Polish pronunciation of the district's name.
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== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Vilnia, Antokal. Вільня, Антокаль (J. Perli, 1778) (2).jpg|thumb|left|1778 picture]]
[[File:Vilnia, Antokal. Вільня, Антокаль (J. Perli, 1778) (2).jpg|thumb|left|1778 picture]]
Antakalnis is one of the oldest parts of Vilnius. Historically, the suburb of Antakalnis developed along a road to [[Aukštaitija]] and Viršupis, the summer palace of the grand dukes.<ref>Vykintas Vaitkevičius. ''Neris. 2007 metų ekspedicija.'' Trečia knyga. Vilnius: Mintis, 2013.</ref>
Antakalnis is one of the oldest parts of Vilnius. Historically, the suburb of Antakalnis developed along a road to [[Aukštaitija]] and [[Viršupis]], the summer palace of the grand dukes.<ref>Vykintas Vaitkevičius. ''Neris. 2007 metų ekspedicija.'' Trečia knyga. Vilnius: Mintis, 2013.</ref>


== Areas ==
== Areas ==
Antakalnis eldership includes these city parts: [[Aukštagiris]], [[Aukštieji Karačiūnai]], Antakalnis, [[Antaviliai]], [[Baniškės]], [[Didieji Pupojai]], [[Dvarčionys]], [[Galgiai]], [[Gvazdikai]], [[Kalnai]], [[Kairėnai]], [[Liepynė]], [[Mažieji Pupojai]], [[Meiriškės]], [[Mileišiškės]], [[Pečiukai]], [[Pylimėliai]], [[Sapieginė]], [[Saulėtekis]], [[Smėlynė]], [[Šilas]], [[Šilėnai (Vilnius)|Šilėnai]], [[Turniškės]], [[Vaguva]], [[Valakampiai]], [[Aukštoji Veržuva]], [[Žemoji Veržuva]], [[Vinciūniškės]], [[Vismalai]], [[Vismaliukai]], [[Vyriai]], [[Žemieji Karačiūnai]].
Antakalnis eldership includes these city parts: [[Aukštagiris]], [[Aukštieji Karačiūnai]], Antakalnis, [[Antaviliai]], [[Baniškės]], [[Didieji Pupojai]], [[Dvarčionys]], [[Galgiai]], [[Gvazdikai]], [[Kalnai]], [[Kairėnai]], [[Liepynė]], [[Mažieji Pupojai]], [[Meiriškės]], [[Mileišiškės]], [[Pečiukai]], [[Pylimėliai]], [[Sapieginė]], [[Saulėtekis]], [[Smėlynė]], [[Šilas]], [[Šilėnai (Vilnius)|Šilėnai]], [[Turniškės]], [[Vaguva]], [[Valakampiai]], [[Aukštoji Veržuva]], [[Žemoji Veržuva]], [[Vinciūniškės]], [[Vismalai]], [[Vismaliukai]], [[Vyriai]], [[Žemieji Karačiūnai]].


==Tourist Attractions==
== Tourist Attractions ==

* Pavilniai Regional Park
* Pavilniai Regional Park
* Antakalnis Park of Benches
* Antakalnis Park of Benches
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* Colorful Springs
* Colorful Springs


==Famous people==
== Famous people ==
Famous Lithuanians having lived in Antakalnis eldership:
Famous Lithuanians having lived in Antakalnis eldership:
*[[Valdas Adamkus]], former President of Lithuania
*[[Valdas Adamkus]], former President of Lithuania
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*[[Jurga Ivanauskaitė]], writer
*[[Jurga Ivanauskaitė]], writer


==Twin towns==
== Twin towns ==
* {{flagicon|HUN}} [[2nd district of Budapest]], [[Hungary]]
* {{flagicon|HUN}} [[2nd district of Budapest]], [[Hungary]]


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{in lang|lt}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20080802035906/http://galerija.antakalnis.lt/main.php?g2_itemId=6812 Antakalnis photogallery]
*{{in lang|lt}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20080802035906/http://galerija.antakalnis.lt/main.php?g2_itemId=6812 Antakalnis photogallery]
*{{in lang|en}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20061111115501/http://www.inyourpocket.com/lithuania/vilnius/en/venue?id=LIVIENW0048 Visitor's guide to Antalkalnis Cemetery]
*{{in lang|en}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20061111115501/http://www.inyourpocket.com/lithuania/vilnius/en/venue?id=LIVIENW0048 Visitor's guide to Antalkalnis Cemetery]


{{Vilnius elderates}}
{{Vilnius elderates}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Neighbourhoods of Vilnius]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods of Vilnius]]
[[Category:Antakalnis]]

Revision as of 22:20, 27 December 2023

Uphills
(lit. Antakalnis)
Eldership
Aerial view of Antakalnis
Country Lithuania
County Vilnius County
MunicipalityVilnius City Municipality
ElderMantas Ilgūnas
Area
 • Total77.14 km2 (29.78 sq mi)
 • Rank2nd in (Vilnius)
Population
 (2023 December[1])
 • Total43,540
 • Density564.43/km2 (1,461.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Websiteantakalnis.lt
Panorama
Olandų žiedas (Dutch Roundabout)
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

Uphills (Lithuanian: Antkalnis) is an eldership in Vilnius, Lithuania. Antakalnis is one of the oldest, and largest historical suburbs of Vilnius. It is in the Eastern section of Vilnius, along the left bank of the Neris, with the river running along the whole Western side of the district.[2] The Uphills Eldership is the second-largest in Vilnius, with an area of 77.14 km2 (29.78 sq mi).

One of the greatest Lithuanian Baroque masterpieces, the Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, is in the Uphills Eldership, as is Sapieha Palace (Sapiegų rūmai). Sapieha Palace is surrounded by the only surviving Baroque-style park in Lithuania, which contains the oldest linden tree in Vilnius.

Antakalnis is home to the historically important Antakalnis Cemetery, where victims of the January Events in 1991, killed by the Soviet Army, are buried; their graves are often visited, as they are considered national heroes of Lithuania.

Uphills Eldership includes the recreational area and prestigious cottage district Valakampiai, where two river beaches have been established. The current and former president of Lithuania, the prime minister of Lithuania, and other state officials reside in the Turniškės neighborhood of Antakalnis.

The Botanical Garden of Vilnius University lies in Kairėnai, the settlement in the Eastern part of the district.

The Jewish surnames Antokolec, Antokolsky and variants derive from the Polish pronunciation of the district's name.

History

1778 picture

Antakalnis is one of the oldest parts of Vilnius. Historically, the suburb of Antakalnis developed along a road to Aukštaitija and Viršupis, the summer palace of the grand dukes.[3]

Areas

Antakalnis eldership includes these city parts: Aukštagiris, Aukštieji Karačiūnai, Antakalnis, Antaviliai, Baniškės, Didieji Pupojai, Dvarčionys, Galgiai, Gvazdikai, Kalnai, Kairėnai, Liepynė, Mažieji Pupojai, Meiriškės, Mileišiškės, Pečiukai, Pylimėliai, Sapieginė, Saulėtekis, Smėlynė, Šilas, Šilėnai, Turniškės, Vaguva, Valakampiai, Aukštoji Veržuva, Žemoji Veržuva, Vinciūniškės, Vismalai, Vismaliukai, Vyriai, Žemieji Karačiūnai.

Tourist Attractions

  • Pavilniai Regional Park
  • Antakalnis Park of Benches
  • UNO Park Vilnius
  • Colorful Springs

Famous people

Famous Lithuanians having lived in Antakalnis eldership:

Twin towns

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ (in Lithuanian) "Vilniaus mikrorajonas Antakalnis" Archived 2015-09-01 at the Wayback Machine Antakalnis eldership official website. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
  3. ^ Vykintas Vaitkevičius. Neris. 2007 metų ekspedicija. Trečia knyga. Vilnius: Mintis, 2013.

External links

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