In 2019, Fabijoniškės was brought to the world’s attention – the creators of the popular TV series ‘Chernobyl’ decided to recreate the 1986 energy workers’ town of Pripyat in this district of Vilnius on film.
Although local Fabijoniškės residents themselves have different views on the fact that their district became famous in this way, there is no denying that it has become a great incentive to delve not only into the behind-the-scenes of the series, but also into the past of this area of Vilnius in general – and it is far from boring, contrary to what it may seem at first glance. The old village of Fabijoniškės near the historically important road to Ukmergė has survived to this day, the part of the district with blocks of flats is the most fun to travel through, recalling the satirical works of Juozas Erlickas, who lives here, while the adjacent Visoriai Forest is a great place to find sources of inspiration from both nature and historical symbols. This route begins and ends at the public transport stops for bus routes 53 and 56 from the city centre. Those with an extra two hours shouldn’t forget to pack their swimming gear in their rucksack to check out the brand new Fabijoniškės swimming pool, which the route passes.
What will you learn/see on the route?
- Where has an old rural village well survived in Fabijoniškės?
- What is the origin of the name Fabijoniškės?
- Why didn’t the creators of Chernobyl care about plastic windows?
- What was Simono Stanevičiaus Street called prior to 1991?
