Riešė is a village in

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. According to the 2021 census, it had population of 1,595, an increase from 2011 census, which recorded 1,234 inhabitants, up from 419 in 1989 or +281% in 32 years. According to the estimates of the

Avižieniai Eldership Avižieniai Eldership () is an eldership in Lithuania, located in Vilnius District Municipality, northwest of Vilnius. It is the most populous eldership in the municipality. Geography The eldership has a hillfort with a cultural layer dated ...

, it had population of 1,707. Riešė together with adjacent villages is one of the fastest growing localities in the vicinity of

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because of

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. The oldest and the largest (more than 800 horses) horse farm in

, specializing in breeding and growing

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, and other horse breeds, is situated in Riešė. Riešė has a champignon mushroom growing complex, one of the largest in

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.Riešės plantacija
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History

In 1867, a 9th–10th century

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treasure (92 coins) minted by

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and

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nobility was found in Riešė – an evidence of economic ties and importance of this habitable place even a thousand years ago. Unfortunately, the treasure was taken to

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by the imperial administration. Lands and manor in the eldership were historically known since 16th century, when they belonged to the Vilnius Chapter. In 1681, the mansion was given rights to build a bridge across Riešė River and collect tolls.

References

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