Plungė Manor, Renaissance palace in Plungė, Lithuania
Plungė Manor is a two-story Renaissance building with symmetrical wings set in a large landscaped park in Plungė, Lithuania. The park extends around the manor with tree-lined alleys, open lawns, and a mix of native and non-native tree species.
The building was put up between 1873 and 1886 under Count Mykolas Oginskis, replacing older structures that had stood on the site since the 16th century. After the count died, the estate changed hands several times before eventually being turned into a public institution in the 20th century.
The manor now houses the Samogitian Art Museum, where paintings, sculptures, and folk art from the region are on permanent display. Walking through the rooms gives a sense of how a 19th-century noble residence looked and felt in daily use.
The manor sits in the center of Plungė and is easy to reach on foot from most of the town. Plan enough time to visit both the building and the park separately, as each section takes a good while to explore.
The estate includes a neo-Gothic stud farm and a clock tower combined with an orangery, both designed by German architect Karl Lorenz in the 19th century. These secondary buildings are often overlooked by visitors, yet they have survived in remarkably good condition.
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