Plateliai Manor Estate


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The Plateliai Manor complex, with its history dating back to the 17th century, is one of the most renowned cultural and historical landmarks in the Žemaitija region. Until the end of the 18th century, this manor belonged to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and later, it was owned by the French Choiseul-Gouffier family. In the 19th century, the manor became a significant cultural and political center in Žemaitija, home to and the workplace of Sofija Tyzenhauzaitė de Choiseul-Gouffier, the first female writer in historical Lithuania to write in French.

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The Plateliai Manor complex, with its history dating back to the 17th century, is one of the most renowned cultural and historical landmarks in the Žemaitija region. Until the end of the 18th century, this manor belonged to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and later, it was owned by the French Choiseul-Gouffier family. In the 19th century, the manor became a significant cultural and political center in Žemaitija, home to and the workplace of Sofija Tyzenhauzaitė de Choiseul-Gouffier, the first female writer in historical Lithuania to write in French. The Plateliai Manor estate stands out with its surviving outbuildings, including a stable, granary, barn, and root cellar, which are now adapted for cultural and educational purposes. The Choiseul family home housed a large collection
of art and literary treasures, some of which were transferred to the Žemaičių "Alka" Museum after the manor was nationalized in 1940. Although the manor's wooden palace was destroyed during World War II, the surviving manor park and several buildings are recognized as state-protected cultural objects. Today, the Plateliai Manor territory is valuable not only as a historical site but also as an active cultural space promoting the heritage and traditions of Žemaitija. The Plateliai Manor estate and its park reflect the rich history and culture of the region, attracting visitors from across Lithuania and abroad. The restored buildings and actively used spaces demonstrate the importance of preserving and revitalizing historical objects, giving them new life and purpose.
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