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This chapel, located within the grounds of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Gargždai, is a notable example of Neoclassical architecture. Built in the late 1830s, it was initiated by Baron Felix Rönne, the heir of the Renavas Manor. The underground mausoleum of the chapel served as the final resting place not only for the Rönne baronial family but also for their relatives, the Mielžinskiai counts.
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This chapel, located within the grounds of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Gargždai, is a notable example of Neoclassical architecture. Built in the late 1830s, it was initiated by Baron Felix Rönne, the heir of the Renavas Manor. The underground mausoleum of the chapel served as the final resting place not only for the Rönne baronial family but also for their relatives, the Mielžinskiai counts.
However, over time, the challenges of World War II and the Soviet era left their marks on this site: the crypt-mausoleum
was converted into utility rooms, and the families' remains were improperly relocated. Their final resting place remains unknown to this day.
The architecture of the chapel features typical Neoclassical elements: a rectangular form, a portico with Tuscan columns in front of the main western facade, and a gable roof that was once covered with galvanized sheet metal. The facade is complemented by rhythmically arranged pilasters and windows, while on the eastern side, the windows have been replaced by niches.
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