Taujėnai: Manor, Park and Pond Beach

Quick Facts

• The beach on Taujėnai Pond is near Taujėnai Manor; seasonal conditions and facilities may vary.
• The manor house was built in the late 18th century at the initiative of Benediktas Morikonis.
• The neoclassical manor house was designed by the Italian-born architect Pjetras de Rossis.
• The park is home to a restored, three-storey wooden granary that is more than 200 years old.
• An exhibition of historic agricultural equipment is located next to the granary.
• The manor and park are state-protected cultural heritage sites; visitors can take guided tours.
• The park has walking paths, recreation areas with tables and barbecue facilities, as well as a small animal enclosure.

Taujėnai Manor: Architecture and History

The manor house, which has survived to this day, is neoclassical in style. It dates from the late 18th century: Benediktas Morikonis commissioned its construction, and the building was designed by the Italian-born architect Pjetras de Rossis. These details make the manor a specific place to visit for anyone who wants to explore not only the landscape but also architectural history on a trip to Lithuania.

Another distinctive building stands in the park: a three-storey wooden granary that has been restored and is more than 200 years old. It is considered the only surviving granary of its kind in Lithuania. An exhibition of historic agricultural equipment is located right next to it. The manor house and granary offer contrasting features: on one hand, the manor’s neoclassical architecture; on the other, a wooden building whose history of use is explored in the exhibition. The manor and its park are state-protected cultural heritage sites.

Walks, Animals and Relaxation in the Park

The park invites you to stroll along the banks of its ponds, across bridges and among flower beds and old, imposing trees. There is also a stone area in the park. The different features give you several things to discover on a walk, without having to focus on just one theme.

For a break, the park has recreation areas with tables and barbecue facilities. Visitors can also take guided tours of Taujėnai Manor. The small animal enclosure is home to alpacas, a llama, a pony, a donkey, sheep, Cameroon goats and rabbits. The birds include white and pied peacocks, as well as various domestic and waterfowl; the animals available may vary. For current tour arrangements and access rules for the park’s facilities, check with the operator.

Beach on Taujėnai Pond

The beach is on Taujėnai Pond and near the manor. This means that the water and the manor estate offer different sides of the destination. When planning your stay, you can consider whether to combine a beach visit with architecture, the exhibition or a walk. Seasonal conditions and beach facilities may vary.

Which of these aspects shapes your stay depends on what matters to you on your trip to Lithuania. Check the current arrangements with the operator for your specific plans; for the beach, take seasonal conditions into account.

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