Defensive Hillfort
Maišiagala Hillfort
Also called Bona's Castle – an important defensive hillfort north of Vilnius.
Maišiagala Hillfort, popularly called Bona's Castle (after Queen Bona Sforza), stands on a tall hill northwest of Vilnius. In the 14th–15th centuries, it was an important defensive point guarding approaches to Vilnius from the north. The hillfort has two platforms – upper and lower, surrounded by deep ditches. Archaeological research has revealed a 13th–15th century cultural layer with finds of ceramics, weapons, and household items. Today it is a popular walking destination near Vilnius.