Perkūnas Oak, Historical oak in Plungė Manor Park, Lithuania.
Perkūnas Oak is an ancient tree in Plungė Manor Park, located near the former palace buildings. It has grown for centuries in this park setting, surrounded by maintained grounds and historical structures that form the core of the estate.
The tree received official recognition as a natural monument in the 1960s and was later elevated to national monument status. This progression reflects how the region increasingly valued its age and role in local heritage.
The oak connects to Lithuanian mythology through Perkūnas, the thunder deity, embodying a link to Baltic heritage that visitors can sense while walking through the manor grounds. This tie to pre-Christian beliefs makes the location a place where ancient traditions and nature remain intertwined.
The tree is easily accessible on foot from the manor house and sits within the open park grounds. Visitors can explore it by combining a walk through the park with a visit to the nearby historic buildings.
According to legend, a lightning strike shaped the tree and left a hollow where a rare flower later grew. This connection between the storm and life within the tree made it a symbol of natural power in the region.
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