MyTravis

Map / Visited places / Manors

Villa "Genovefa"

217

0 out of 5

(0 reviews)

The Švėkšna Manor Villa "Genovefa," built in 1880, is a gem of Empire-style architecture. Restored in 2001, it now houses a museum, while its park has become one of the most beautiful in Lithuania. Today, visitors can enjoy services such as carriage rides, photo sessions, and wedding ceremonies.

Info

Manors
Šilutė Tourism Information Centre

How to get there?

55.514042, 21.619017

Get directions

Villa "Genovefa," constructed in 1880 in the Empire style, is one of Lithuania's most remarkable architectural treasures. Built by Count Adomas Plater, it was named in honor of his wife. Originally designed as a summer residence, the villa hosted guests and events, while the Plater family resided in a large wooden building nearby, which was demolished around 1952. In 1918, Jurgis Plater returned to Švėkšna and lived in the villa until the beginning of Sovietization, after which he was exiled and the manor suffered significant damage in 1940. In 2001, the manor buildings and park were meticulously

restored under the care of its heir. The 9.5-hectare park became one of Lithuania's most stunning landscapes. To this day, the park retains its small architectural features, including the main gates, garden gates with remnants of a stone wall, the statue of the ancient Roman goddess Diana on the pond island, a sundial, an observation deck, stairs with vases, the "Angel of Freedom," and other valuable elements. Currently, the Švėkšna Manor estate offers various services, including carriage rides, photo sessions, and wedding ceremonies, making it a unique destination for visitors.

Found a mistake? Report