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The region of Maišiagala, rich in history and cultural heritage, is a testament to the era of Grand Duke Algirdas of Lithuania. Mentioned in written Prussian chronicles since the mid-13th century, this area, inhabited since the first half of the first millennium, is renowned for its hillfort and settlement remnants. Maišiagala Hillfort, part of the inner ring of Vilnius castles, reflects the flourishing times of Algirdas, when Lithuania was pagan and constantly fought for its freedom.
In 1992, Maišiagala Hillfort was recognized as a site of national significance. In 2002, a monument to Grand Duke Algirdas of Lithuania, known for his conquests and promotion of the country's centralization, was erected here. The annual Grand Duke Algirdas festival, held at this site, attracts many visitors and helps keep history alive.
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