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Fragments of Onuškis Manor and Park

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Onuškis Manor and Park is a historic site in the Rokiškis region with a history dating back to 1522. In the 18th century, the manor was owned by the Rajeckai family, and in the early 19th century, it came into the possession of the Komar family. Juozapas Komaras built a late classical manor house, adorned with 11 columns, most likely designed by the renowned architect Cezar Anikin. Unfortunately, the manor was destroyed by fire during World War I, and the ruins remain to this day.

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The manor park covers an area of 15.5 hectares, home to more than 21 species of local trees and shrubs, including impressive larches, Vermouth pines, and jagged birches. Although the manor and park are currently abandoned, they remain an important part of the region’s historical and natural heritage. Onuškis Manor and Park, located in the Rokiškis district, is one of the region's most significant historical sites, with origins dating back to 1522. In the 18th century, the manor was owned by the Rajeckai family, and by the early 19th century, it was acquired by Juozapas Komaras, who also owned Raguvėlė Manor. His son, Teofilis Komaras, built an impressive late classical manor with an 11-column façade facing the park. The manor’s design is believed to have been created by the famous architect Cezar

Anikin. After Teofilis Komaras’ death, the manor was inherited by his son Vladislovas, and later, the descendants of the Komar family. In the early 20th century, during the land reform, the manor was divided into smaller plots, and the manor house was destroyed during World War I. Despite this, the ruins still stand as a testament to the manor’s former grandeur. The Onuškis Park covers an area of 15.5 hectares and is home to over 21 species of trees and shrubs. The park’s landscape features impressive larches, Vermouth pines, oaks, ashes, maples, and centuries-old birch alleys. There are also two ponds and a spruce grove in the northwestern part of the park. Today, while the manor and park remain abandoned, they continue to be an important part of the region’s history and natural heritage.

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