Biržai Castle, Renaissance castle in Biržai, Lithuania
The stone fortress features Italian-style bastions, a defensive system of walls, and stands on an artificial peninsula formed by Lake Širvėna.
Construction began in 1586 under Krzysztof Radziwiłł, and the castle served as a critical stronghold during the Lithuanian wars against Sweden.
The castle houses the Sėla Regional Museum, displaying archaeological artifacts, ancient brewing equipment, and collections representing the Selonian and Semigalian tribes.
Visitors can access both the palace section containing the museum and library, as well as explore the surrounding defensive fortifications and arsenal.
The creation of Lake Širvėna for the castle's construction resulted in Lithuania's first artificial water reservoir, formed by damming two rivers.
Location: Biržai
Founders: Krzysztof Mikołaj Radziwiłł
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 56.20000,24.75000
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
Lithuania features medieval castles, baroque monasteries, national parks with lakes and forests, as well as historical cities. The country has religious sites like the Hill of Crosses, museums focused on Soviet history and the Holocaust, spa resorts, and seaports on the Baltic Sea. Monuments include Gediminas Tower in Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle, and the Pažaislis Monastery in Kaunas.
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