The Carriage House, or Ratinė, is the main gateway to Kurtuvėnai Manor and the perfect starting point for exploring the estate. Historically, this was

The Carriage House, known locally as Ratinė, is one of the most distinctive and historically important buildings in Kurtuvėnai Manor. Originally built in the late 18th or early 19th century, it served as the storage and maintenance facility for the manor’s carriages, sleighs, and horse harnesses. For the noble Nagurskis family, who owned the estate

The Carriage House, known locally as Ratinė, is one of the most distinctive and historically important buildings in Kurtuvėnai Manor. Originally built

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The Kurtuvėnai Manor Tour offers a walk through time, revealing how history, craftsmanship, and nature have shaped one of Lithuania’s most remarkable wooden estates. Set in the scenic Kurtuvėnai Regional Park, the tour guides visitors through the manor’s restored buildings — each one a living trace of the past. The Gardener’s House, Granary, Carriage House, and Office together tell the story of everyday life in a working manor: the care for land, the wealth of harvests, the elegance of travel, and the precision of administration.

As you explore these spaces, you will not only learn facts but also sense the spirit of those who once lived and worked here. The soft creak of wood, the open fields, and the quiet surroundings invite imagination — offering a glimpse into the rhythm of a world where people and nature were deeply connected.

Today, the manor is more than a heritage site. It is a living environment managed by the Kurtuvėnai Regional Park, where old buildings have gained new purposes. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions and educational programs, rest at the nearby camping area, explore a sensory playground, or try croquet, once a favorite pastime of the nobility.

Designed for all ages, this easy and inspiring walking tour connects culture, relaxation, and discovery. It shows that history is not just something to observe — it is something to experience, step by step, in the landscapes and architecture that continue to tell the story of Kurtuvėnai Manor.

Welcome to Kurtuvėnai Manor, a place where history, nature, and culture intertwine in one living story. Located in the heart of the Kurtuvėnai Regional Park, this is one of the largest surviving wooden manor estates in Lithuania, a rare example of harmony between architecture, landscape, and human effort. Over the centuries, the manor grew from a rural estate into a center of local economy, culture, and community life — a role it continues to fulfill today.
Much of the manor’s legacy is connected to the Nagurskis family, who owned and managed the estate from the early eighteenth to the late nineteenth century. Under their guidance, Kurtuvėnai became a progressive example of land management and cultural refinement. They introduced new agricultural techniques, cultivated gardens with imported plants, and created an environment that reflected both European influences and Lithuanian traditions. The manor was known for its productivity, order, and sense of beauty — qualities that shaped the daily life of its people.
This tour invites you to explore the manor through its surviving buildings and stories. Walking through the estate, you will discover how each space had its own rhythm and purpose. The Gardener’s House tells of creativity and care for the land. The Granary reveals the wealth gathered from harvests and the skill of local craftsmen. The Carriage House recalls the movement of people and the prestige of travel. And the Office, the administrative heart of the manor, reminds us of discipline, coordination, and leadership. Together, they recreate the pulse of a working Lithuanian estate — where work, beauty, and responsibility were inseparable.
Kurtuvėnai Manor has endured the passing of time, surviving wars, social changes, and even a devastating fire in 2001 that destroyed much of the complex. Yet, through careful restoration and dedication, the estate has been revived. Today, the restored buildings have found new life and purpose. The Carriage House now serves as the Visitor Centre of Kurtuvėnai Regional Park, the Office houses the park’s administration, while nearby, the Gardener’s House and its surroundings welcome guests to a camping area, sensory playground, and croquet field, where heritage and leisure meet in creative ways.
This tour is not just about architecture or history; it is about atmosphere and imagination. As you move between these places, you are invited to listen to the echoes of the past — the steps of workers, the sound of carriages, the whisper of trees in the wind. The manor becomes a stage where centuries overlap: the order of old routines meets the curiosity of modern visitors.
Kurtuvėnai Manor stands as a living symbol of endurance and renewal. It reminds us that heritage is not frozen in time — it continues to grow and adapt, just like the people who care for it. Every restored wall, every replanted tree, and every preserved memory contributes to a larger story of connection between people, culture, and nature. May this walk through Kurtuvėnai inspire you to see how history lives not only in museums or archives, but in the landscapes, buildings, and stories that still breathe around us today.

Welcome to Kurtuvėnai Manor, a place where history, nature, and culture intertwine in one living story. Located in the heart of the Kurtuvėnai Regiona

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