The church was built in 1877, on the manor’s donated land. This church is in the Register of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania.
The church was built in 1877, on the manor’s donated land. This church is in the Register of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania.
The church was built in 1877, on the manor’s donated land. This church is in the Register of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania.
The church is of neo-romanic style, masonry, plastered, having a single tower. The inside has three naves. Up until 1905 the church’s vicar was Antanas Tulaba who spread the Mariavite faith in Lithuania.
About 1930, the owner of the Raudonė manor donated 0.5 ha of land and two stone buildings for the future church and personage. During 1931 – 1932, at the initiative of priest Antanas Syras, the house was adapted to the church and a tower was built.
About 1930, the owner of the Raudonė manor donated 0.5 ha of land and two stone buildings for the future church and personage. During 1931 – 1932, at the initiative of priest Antanas Syras, the house was adapted to the church and a tower was built.
There are two sculptures in the church that are included in the Register of Cultural Heritage.
This church was built in 1868 with the help of priest Tomas Jankauskas, care of Benedikt Tyszkiewicz and the parishioners. This is the third church in Plokščiai. The first Roman Catholic church was built in 1670 by the Plokščiai owner at the time – Hieronim Kirszensztein.
This church was built in 1868 with the help of priest Tomas Jankauskas, care of Benedikt Tyszkiewicz and the parishioners. This is the third church in Plokščiai. The first Roman Catholic church was built in 1670 by the Plokščiai owner at the time – Hieronim Kirszensztein.
The church is of the Latin Cross style, one-sided. By this day, the great brass bell, made in 1573 tolls there.
The Manor owner Miežinskis Sietovšinas, by the request of priest Jonas Akelevičius in 1860, built the current masonry church. In 1872, an order was given to close the Paežerėliai church. Only in 1907 the church was appointed with a priest and in 1918 a parish was founded.
The Manor owner Miežinskis Sietovšinas, by the request of priest Jonas Akelevičius in 1860, built the current masonry church. In 1872, an order was given to close the Paežerėliai church. Only in 1907 the church was appointed with a priest and in 1918 a parish was founded.
The church is historic, has features of neoclassicism, is of rectangular plan, has two towers with a lower and a narrow semi-circular apse. There are folk paintings in the church.
The first church in Ilguva was built in 1765 by Upytė's elder Pranciškus Grincevičius. It was a branch of Veliuona. In 1813, after the lightning struck the church, it burnt down. Julijonas Grincevičius in 1814 built the current wooden church. The church, bell tower and personage are State Cultural Heritage objects.
The first church in Ilguva was built in 1765 by Upytė's elder Pranciškus Grincevičius. It was a branch of Veliuona. In 1813, after the lightning struck the church, it burnt down. Julijonas Grincevičius in 1814 built the current wooden church. The church, bell tower and personage are State Cultural Heritage objects.
The structure is of folk architectural forms, having a rectangular plan, with two lateral wings, apse and three towers. Inside are three naves separated by columns. In the churchyard there is a wooden three-story bell-tower and a graveyard.
The fourth church of Gelgaudiškis built in 1866 - 1868. The first wooden church was built by Povilas Sapiega in 1578. After the loss of this church, Kazimieras Ozemblovskis built another wooden church in 1691. In that year, an independent parish was established here.
The fourth church of Gelgaudiškis built in 1866 - 1868. The first wooden church was built by Povilas Sapiega in 1578. After the loss of this church, Kazimieras Ozemblovskis built another wooden church in 1691. In that year, an independent parish was established here.
The church is neo-gothic, one-sided with three towers. Even today, the bronze bell made by Simonas Soris in 1695 still tolls here.
The first church in Seredžius was built by Naugardukas Voivode Mikalojus Sapiega in 1634. It stood on the lower terrace of Nemunas. In 1829, a flood of ice completely destroyed the church. Then another church was built on the upper Nemunas terrace in the same year. In 1913, the current church was completed. When finishing the new church, the old one burned down.
The first church in Seredžius was built by Naugardukas Voivode Mikalojus Sapiega in 1634. It stood on the lower terrace of Nemunas. In 1829, a flood of ice completely destroyed the church. Then another church was built on the upper Nemunas terrace in the same year. In 1913, the current church was completed. When finishing the new church, the old one burned down.
The church is of neo-renaissance style, hall type. It’s interior was decorated by local and visiting masters. The Central - Great Altar - was created by an unknown master from Šiauliai and theSt. John the Baptist painting was painted by artist J. Čechovičius from Krakow.
The first church in Veliuona was built by the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas in 1421. The founder of the present church is the Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Albrycht Stanisław Radziwiłł, who built the current masonry church in 1644.
Some of the remains of old art in the church and liturgical clothing are carefully guarded at a museum in a church tower.
The first church in Veliuona was built by the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas in 1421. The founder of the present church is the Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Albrycht Stanisław Radziwiłł, who built the current masonry church in 1644.
Some of the remains of old art in the church and liturgical clothing are carefully guarded at a museum in a church tower.
This architectural heritage has renaissance and gothic features. Unique organ of Veliuona church was built in the most famous 19th centuryorgan master J. Radavičius. There are seven altars in the church from which the central baroque altar stands out, decorated with various paintings offamous artists.
The Seredžius Mound was called the Palemonas Hill in the early 19th century. According to the legend, the Lord of Lithuania – Palemonas is buried here. During 1293 - 1363 the Castle of Pieštvė stood here, which the crusaders attacked more than once, but could not occupy. In April of 1363, the Castle of Pieštvė was occupied and burned down after the retreat after negotiations.
The castle site area consists of two hills. Here stood the Teutonic Order Dubysenburg castle built in 1406. It was the residence of M. Kiuchmeister, a Samogitian wight, administered by the crusaders. However, after the Samogitian uprising and after Vytautas occupied the Friedeburg castle in 1409, the crusaders themselves burned down the Dubysenburg. In the 18th century here stood the Sapiegos Mežiriečė Manor.
The defensive fortress is located on the hill of Nemunas, interposed between the two hollows. The slopes are steep. The site is of irregular quadrangular shape, the edges are surrounded by a low rampart. The cultural layer was found that included burned ashes, slag and pottery. Defensive fortifications date back to the 17th century.
The wooden Junigeda castle built in 1291 stood on the mound called the Tomb of Gediminas. Since 1315 it is called the Veliuona Castle. On the nearby mound, called the Castle Hill or Hill of Peace, stood the Veliuona masonry castle build by Vytautas in 1411.
The wooden Junigeda castle built in 1291 stood on the mound called the Tomb of Gediminas. Since 1315 it is called the Veliuona Castle. On the nearby mound, called the Castle Hill or Hill of Peace, stood the Veliuona masonry castle build by Vytautas in 1411.
The wooden Junigeda castle built in 1291 stood on the mound called the Tomb of Gediminas. Since 1315 it is called the Veliuona Castle. On the nearby mound, called the Castle Hill or Hill of Peace, stood the Veliuona masonry castle build by Vytautas in 1411.
It was the place of Bajerburg Castle built by Duke Henry of Bavaria in 1337. Bajerburg was supposed to be the capital of the German occupied Lithuania, and the residence of the Archbishop. In 1965 the castle site was excavated by the Lithuanian Institute of History. During the research, a very large amount of archeological material was found - about 2,000 pieces of findings.
It was the place of Bajerburg Castle built by Duke Henry of Bavaria in 1337. Bajerburg was supposed to be the capital of the German occupied Lithuania, and the residence of the Archbishop. In 1965 the castle site was excavated by the Lithuanian Institute of History. During the research, a very large amount of archeological material was found - about 2,000 pieces of findings.
The mound is on a hill formed by Nemunas and Kartupis rivers. It is believed that here stood the Bisenė castle, which in 1283 was burned down by the Teutonic Order. The rebuilt castle was again burned down by the crusaders in 1316, when they attacked the changing Bisenė guard. After that, it was not restored.
The mound is on a hill formed by Nemunas and Kartupis rivers. It is believed that here stood the Bisenė castle, which in 1283 was burned down by the Teutonic Order. The rebuilt castle was again burned down by the crusaders in 1316, when they attacked the changing Bisenė guard. After that, it was not restored.
The mound is located on a hilltop, formed by the Nemunas valley, Pelutupis and Remtus streams. Slopes are steep. On the southern end of the site, there is a one meter rampart. To the south of the mound there is a settlement. The mound dates back to the first millennium.
The mound is on the upper hill valley, located between Nemunas and Paausė streams. Slopes are steep. At the eastern end there is a rampart. To the east of the mound there is a settlement. The mound dates back to the beginning of the second millennium.
The mound is on the upper hill valley, located between Nemunas and Paausė streams. Slopes are steep. At the eastern end there is a rampart. To the east of the mound there is a settlement. The mound dates back to the beginning of the second millennium.
This resident castle was built at the end of 16th century by Kryszpin Kirszensztein. This is a renaissance epoch building, which has been constantly rebuilt by changing owners. The castle acquired the present appearance of the mid-19th century during the management of Sofia von Pirch-Kaisarova. The castle is surrounded by an old, legendary park.
This resident castle was built at the end of 16th century by Kryszpin Kirszensztein. This is a renaissance epoch building, which has been constantly rebuilt by changing owners. The castle acquired the present appearance of the mid-19th century during the management of Sofia von Pirch-Kaisarova. The castle is surrounded by an old, legendary park.
This resident castle was built at the end of 16th century by Kryszpin Kirszensztein. This is a renaissance epoch building, which has been constantly rebuilt by changing owners. The castle acquired the present appearance of the mid-19th century during the management of Sofia von Pirch-Kaisarova. The castle is surrounded by an old, legendary park.
This resident castle was built at the end of 16th century by Kryszpin Kirszensztein. This is a renaissance epoch building, which has been constantly rebuilt by changing owners. The castle acquired the present appearance of the mid-19th century during the management of Sofia von Pirch-Kaisarova. The castle is surrounded by an old, legendary park.
This resident castle was built at the end of 16th century by Kryszpin Kirszensztein. This is a renaissance epoch building, which has been constantly rebuilt by changing owners. The castle acquired the present appearance of the mid-19th century during the management of Sofia von Pirch-Kaisarova. The castle is surrounded by an old, legendary park.
This resident castle was built at the end of 16th century by Kryszpin Kirszensztein. This is a renaissance epoch building, which has been constantly rebuilt by changing owners. The castle acquired the present appearance of the mid-19th century during the management of Sofia von Pirch-Kaisarova. The castle is surrounded by an old, legendary park.
This resident castle was built at the end of 16th century by Kryszpin Kirszensztein. This is a renaissance epoch building, which has been constantly rebuilt by changing owners. The castle acquired the present appearance of the mid-19th century during the management of Sofia von Pirch-Kaisarova. The castle is surrounded by an old, legendary park.
All these names are of the same castle, built in 1604 – 1610 by a nobleman of Hungarian origin Janusz Eperjesz. This is the renaissance epoch building. This castle is not a fortress for the purpose of protection against the crusaders, but a typical 17th century mansion for a nobleman. The current castle’s complex belongs to Vilnius Art Academy. The castle is decorated with an old scenic type park.
All these names are of the same castle, built in 1604 – 1610 by a nobleman of Hungarian origin Janusz Eperjesz. This is the renaissance epoch building. This castle is not a fortress for the purpose of protection against the crusaders, but a typical 17th century mansion for a nobleman. The current castle’s complex belongs to Vilnius Art Academy. The castle is decorated with an old scenic type park.
All these names are of the same castle, built in 1604 – 1610 by a nobleman of Hungarian origin Janusz Eperjesz. This is the renaissance epoch building. This castle is not a fortress for the purpose of protection against the crusaders, but a typical 17th century mansion for a nobleman. The current castle’s complex belongs to Vilnius Art Academy. The castle is decorated with an old scenic type park.
All these names are of the same castle, built in 1604 – 1610 by a nobleman of Hungarian origin Janusz Eperjesz. This is the renaissance epoch building. This castle is not a fortress for the purpose of protection against the crusaders, but a typical 17th century mansion for a nobleman. The current castle’s complex belongs to Vilnius Art Academy. The castle is decorated with an old scenic type park.
All these names are of the same castle, built in 1604 – 1610 by a nobleman of Hungarian origin Janusz Eperjesz. This is the renaissance epoch building. This castle is not a fortress for the purpose of protection against the crusaders, but a typical 17th century mansion for a nobleman. The current castle’s complex belongs to Vilnius Art Academy. The castle is decorated with an old scenic type park.
All these names are of the same castle, built in 1604 – 1610 by a nobleman of Hungarian origin Janusz Eperjesz. This is the renaissance epoch building. This castle is not a fortress for the purpose of protection against the crusaders, but a typical 17th century mansion for a nobleman. The current castle’s complex belongs to Vilnius Art Academy. The castle is decorated with an old scenic type park.
Gelgaudiškis Manor has a long history. From the beginning of the 16th century, owners and borders changed. In the 19th century, the Manor was ruled by Keudelland Komar. Current Manor was built in 1842 – 1846, during the management of Gustav Keudell. The renowned interior of the palace was created during the management of Medard Komar. Ten manor houses have survived. The courtyard is surrounded by an old and one of the largest Lithuanian parks.
Gelgaudiškis Manor has a long history. From the beginning of the 16th century, owners and borders changed. In the 19th century, the Manor was ruled by Keudelland Komar. Current Manor was built in 1842 – 1846, during the management of Gustav Keudell. The renowned interior of the palace was created during the management of Medard Komar. Ten manor houses have survived. The courtyard is surrounded by an old and one of the largest Lithuanian parks.
Gelgaudiškis Manor has a long history. From the beginning of the 16th century, owners and borders changed. In the 19th century, the Manor was ruled by Keudelland Komar. Current Manor was built in 1842 – 1846, during the management of Gustav Keudell. The renowned interior of the palace was created during the management of Medard Komar. Ten manor houses have survived. The courtyard is surrounded by an old and one of the largest Lithuanian parks.
Gelgaudiškis Manor has a long history. From the beginning of the 16th century, owners and borders changed. In the 19th century, the Manor was ruled by Keudelland Komar. Current Manor was built in 1842 – 1846, during the management of Gustav Keudell. The renowned interior of the palace was created during the management of Medard Komar. Ten manor houses have survived. The courtyard is surrounded by an old and one of the largest Lithuanian parks.
Gelgaudiškis Manor has a long history. From the beginning of the 16th century, owners and borders changed. In the 19th century, the Manor was ruled by Keudelland Komar. Current Manor was built in 1842 – 1846, during the management of Gustav Keudell. The renowned interior of the palace was created during the management of Medard Komar. Ten manor houses have survived. The courtyard is surrounded by an old and one of the largest Lithuanian parks.
Gelgaudiškis Manor has a long history. From the beginning of the 16th century, owners and borders changed. In the 19th century, the Manor was ruled by Keudelland Komar. Current Manor was built in 1842 – 1846, during the management of Gustav Keudell. The renowned interior of the palace was created during the management of Medard Komar. Ten manor houses have survived. The courtyard is surrounded by an old and one of the largest Lithuanian parks.
Gelgaudiškis Manor has a long history. From the beginning of the 16th century, owners and borders changed. In the 19th century, the Manor was ruled by Keudelland Komar. Current Manor was built in 1842 – 1846, during the management of Gustav Keudell. The renowned interior of the palace was created during the management of Medard Komar. Ten manor houses have survived. The courtyard is surrounded by an old and one of the largest Lithuanian parks.
Gelgaudiškis Manor has a long history. From the beginning of the 16th century, owners and borders changed. In the 19th century, the Manor was ruled by Keudelland Komar. Current Manor was built in 1842 – 1846, during the management of Gustav Keudell. The renowned interior of the palace was created during the management of Medard Komar. Ten manor houses have survived. The courtyard is surrounded by an old and one of the largest Lithuanian parks.
Gelgaudiškis Manor has a long history. From the beginning of the 16th century, owners and borders changed. In the 19th century, the Manor was ruled by Keudelland Komar. Current Manor was built in 1842 – 1846, during the management of Gustav Keudell. The renowned interior of the palace was created during the management of Medard Komar. Ten manor houses have survived. The courtyard is surrounded by an old and one of the largest Lithuanian parks.
At the end of the 19th century, after the marriage of Ona Grincevičiūtė and the infamous Emil Młynarski, the Ilguva Manor became the favorite place for gatherings of musicians and writers. Beatričė Grincevičiūtė, the famous 20th century singer’s childhood was spent at this Manor.
This manor is a complex of defensive castles which in 19th century was acquired by the Zalecki family. Mykolas Zaleckis was one of the most important developers of Veliuona Manor and its park. In the first half of the 19th a wooden manor house with an entresol, which has survived to this day, was built.
Here liethe victims of Soviet genocide of 1941 - 1952. The surviving cellars contain the names of the survivors (382) of the repression. Basements are connected by a path marked with stones with inscriptions of areas in which the exiled inhabitants of Plokščiai county lived. Alongside stands a monument for the 1918 - 1920 independence fight volunteers.
Here liethe victims of Soviet genocide of 1941 - 1952. The surviving cellars contain the names of the survivors (382) of the repression. Basements are connected by a path marked with stones with inscriptions of areas in which the exiled inhabitants of Plokščiai county lived. Alongside stands a monument for the 1918 - 1920 independence fight volunteers.
The Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas monument in Veliuona was unveiled on 29th June, 1930 noting the 500th anniversary of the death of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. The monument author - Apolinaras Šimkūnas. The construction of the Vytautas monument was organized by the Veliuona Revival Society.
In 1889, the judge of the Peace Tribunal of Plokščiai was a teacher and linguist of the Lithuanian community, P. Kriaučiūnas. He was taking care of the banned Lithuanian press. His home soon became the attraction center for all the most prominent European linguists exploring the Lithuanian language (Walter, J.J.Mikkola), folklore transcriptions (M. Talvio) and a common guest here was V. Kudirka.
In the 2nd half of the 19th century, on both banks of Nemunas, transit grain storage facilities were erected for storing bulk crops. Such a building in Kriūkai by locals is called “špykerė”. It belonged to the merchants. There are still grains stored in it today.
At the 2nd half of the 19th century, on both banks of the Nemunas, transit grain storage facilities were erected for storing bulk crops. This building in Veliuona is called a “magazin”. It is believed that it was built in 1881 by a landlord Zaleskis. It contained not only a grain warehouse, but also a tavern.
The writer, representative of realism Petras Cvirka (1909 - 1947) grew up in this farmstead. The farm was built by the writer's father Kazimieras Cvirka. There is a memorial in a residential building and ethnographic expositions are in the barn.
The writer, representative of realism Petras Cvirka (1909 - 1947) grew up in this farmstead. The farm was built by the writer's father Kazimieras Cvirka. There is a memorial in a residential building and ethnographic expositions are in the barn.
The writer, representative of realism Petras Cvirka (1909 - 1947) grew up in this farmstead. The farm was built by the writer's father Kazimieras Cvirka. There is a memorial in a residential building and ethnographic expositions are in the barn.
The writer, representative of realism Petras Cvirka (1909 - 1947) grew up in this farmstead. The farm was built by the writer's father Kazimieras Cvirka. There is a memorial in a residential building and ethnographic expositions are in the barn.
The writer, representative of realism Petras Cvirka (1909 - 1947) grew up in this farmstead. The farm was built by the writer's father Kazimieras Cvirka. There is a memorial in a residential building and ethnographic expositions are in the barn.
This tavern (inn) is mentioned already in the 2nd half of the18th centuryand belonged to the Panemunė castle. Until the 1st half of the 20th century it was rented to the Jews, later the initial purpose of it was lost. In 2000, the Directorate of Panemunė Regional Park moved in here with a visitors' center and exhibitions of the residents of the area nature and culture presenting exposition "Nemunas and life nearby".
This tavern (inn) is mentioned already in the 2nd half of the18th centuryand belonged to the Panemunė castle. Until the 1st half of the 20th century it was rented to the Jews, later the initial purpose of it was lost. In 2000, the Directorate of Panemunė Regional Park moved in here with a visitors' center and exhibitions of the residents of the area nature and culture presenting exposition "Nemunas and life nearby".
This tavern (inn) is mentioned already in the 2nd half of the18th centuryand belonged to the Panemunė castle. Until the 1st half of the 20th century it was rented to the Jews, later the initial purpose of it was lost. In 2000, the Directorate of Panemunė Regional Park moved in here with a visitors' center and exhibitions of the residents of the area nature and culture presenting exposition "Nemunas and life nearby".
This tavern (inn) is mentioned already in the 2nd half of the18th centuryand belonged to the Panemunė castle. Until the 1st half of the 20th century it was rented to the Jews, later the initial purpose of it was lost. In 2000, the Directorate of Panemunė Regional Park moved in here with a visitors' center and exhibitions of the residents of the area nature and culture presenting exposition "Nemunas and life nearby".
This tavern (inn) is mentioned already in the 2nd half of the18th centuryand belonged to the Panemunė castle. Until the 1st half of the 20th century it was rented to the Jews, later the initial purpose of it was lost. In 2000, the Directorate of Panemunė Regional Park moved in here with a visitors' center and exhibitions of the residents of the area nature and culture presenting exposition "Nemunas and life nearby".
It is a unique place in Plokščiai. On both banks of the stream there are farmsteads. The river is the only road to the homes of inhabitants of this street. Already in the 19th century the river became a street for the locals.
This is a shrine, located in the valley of the Didžiupis river. The first altar and the chapel were wooden, built in the 19th century. The Holy shrinewas renewed during interwar period by Plokščiai farmer Pranas Rimkus. People believe in the healing power of its water.
At Panemunė Regional Park you can visit all ofthe magnificent castles, mansions, exceptional hill mounds, archaeological complexes, as well as exhibit religious and traditional wooden architecture.
The virtual tour presents the values of the cultural heritage of Panemunė Regional Park and is a realistic model of selected objects. This tour presents the most important objects of cultural heritage of the Panemunė Regional Park. The tour visitor feels as if he was traveling through different times of the year and naturally had visited the object itself–he can observe the environment in all directions from the ground and from air, go inside the building, read about the object he is visiting, hear the audio guidenarration and see the view in virtual3D reality using special 3D glasses. The virtual tour is available in Lithuanian and Englishand is made up of high-resolution, high-quality photos for your viewing.
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Gelgaudiškis Manor
Lower Panemunė St. Vincent de Paul Church
Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross of Ilguva
Holy Guardian Angels Church of Paežerėliai
Blessed Virgin Mary’s Name Church of Plokščiai
Holy Cross Exaltation Church of Gelgaudiškis
Panemunė (Gelgaudai, Vytėnai) Castle
Magazin
Veliuona Mounds, known as Tomb of Gediminas and Castle Hill or Hill of Peace
Kartupėnai Mound, called Kiaukalnis, Sargutis
Šilinė Tavern
Raudonė Castle
St. John the Baptist Church of Seredžius
Seredžius Mound, called Palmonas Hill
Writer P. Cvirka's Motherland
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven of Veliuona
Veliuona Manor
Veliuona Castle Site, called Pilaitės
Holy Jesus Heart Church of Raudonė
Ilguva Manor
Lower Panemunė Mound
Špykerė
Vaiguva Stream-street
Memorial Complex "Roads of suffering"
Petras Kriaučiūnas Farmstead Place
Šventaduobė (Holy shrine)
Monument of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas
Seredžius Castle Site, called “Palocėliai”
Belvedere Defensive Fortress, called Šančiai
Žukliai Mound
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