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Skaraitiškės Manor is a unique part of Lithuania’s history, dating back to the 18th century. In 1838, the current Classical-style palace was built, distinguished by its high foundations and vaulted cellars.

During World War I, the manor served as a German military headquarters, but a fire destroyed much of the estate. Until 1940, it housed one of the richest libraries in the Raseiniai district, along with historical furniture and artwork. During the Soviet era, the manor was nationalized, and its owners were exiled.

Surrounded by a Romantic-style park, the manor has been privately owned since 1995, with its current owner dedicated to preserving its historical legacy.

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Skaraitiškės Manor is an authentic witness to the history of the Lithuanian nobility, with origins dating back to the 18th century. For a long time, it was owned by the descendants of the Sirjatavičius brothers, who came from the noble Bilevičius family. In 1878, the manor became the property of the noble Kontrimai family. The current manor house, built in 1838, replaced an older wooden residence. Featuring elements of Classical architecture, the building is a rectangular, plastered palace with nine bays, high foundations, and impressive vaulted cellars. During World War I, the front line stretched along Skaraitiškė, and the manor house was occupied by German soldiers. A fire during the war destroyed as many as 14 estate buildings. Despite these losses,
Skaraitiškės Manor remained a center of noble culture until 1940. It housed a rare library, an 18th-century portrait of Grand Duchy of Lithuania treasurer Ignas Kontrimas by an unknown artist, antique furniture, and many other valuable artifacts. During the Soviet era, the manor was nationalized, and its owner, M. Kontrimienė, along with her daughter Sofija, was exiled to Siberia. After the war, the palace was repurposed as housing for workers of the state farm. The manor was surrounded by a Romantic-style park, believed to have been established at the same time as the palace. Today, Skaraitiškės Manor has an owner once again. Since 1995, it has been privately owned, with its current caretaker dedicated to preserving this historic site.
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