Siesikai Castle

Sarosčiai, Lithuania

Siesikai Castle is the residential castle built by Gabrielius Daumantas-Siesickis in the 16th century in the Renaissance style. His heirs were known as Daumantai, also called Siesicki, had given their family name to the nearby town. The masonry palace was reconstructed in the Neoclassical style after 1820 by Dominik Dowgiałło. Only 2 towers remain from the former castle, which had four of them in every corner of the palace. The castle has been undergoing restoration since 1990.

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4813, Sarosčiai, Lithuania
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Founded: c. 1517
Category: Castles and fortifications in Lithuania

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User Reviews

Egle Mikucionyte (11 months ago)
We visited then the place was be ok ng renovated, but an people working there allowed us to understand how it will look in the future!
Egle Zioma (11 months ago)
A must-see place of unique architecture in Lithuanian context. Currently under reconstruction, yet open to the public. The staff provides interesting historical facts. The ancient family house and the surrounding buildings are beautifully integrated into the landscape. The best view from a distance opens up from Siesikai beach.
Aidas Žiupsnis (13 months ago)
Nice place to visit?
Anzelika S (14 months ago)
Very beautiful castle! Nice place to visit!
Ina Dubrovina (2 years ago)
We came on working hours, but the castle was closed.
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