SUVALKIJA (SŪDUVA) CULTURAL CENTER – MUSEUM (PAEŽERIAI MANOR)

Paežeriai Manor, called the Pearl of Suvalkija, captivates with its unique history, architecture, and cultural events. Visitors can experience the spirit of the 18th-century Grand Duchy of Lithuania and even echoes of ancient Greece here.
The manor complex is one of the most prominent examples illustrating the transition from Baroque to Classicism. The stylish palace was designed by the famous architect Martynas Knakfusas, and the Romantic-style office building with a Belvedere tower, built in the 19th century, still enchants today. The 12-hectare park with linden alleys, ponds, and remnants of an orangery creates a special atmosphere. Nearby grows an old oak, bearing witness to the once extensive forests.
The Suvalkija (Sūduva) Cultural Center – Museum located in the manor invites visitors to engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and concerts. Its collections are rich in archaeological artifacts. Here you can delve into the secrets of herbalism, ancient units of measurement, the history of old coins, or even learn what makes butter tasty. The spirit of Baltic heritage is perfectly reflected in programs like "The Flax Tale," "From Grain to Bread," and "The Dance of Rye."
For those wishing to indulge their taste buds, educational programs introduce noble cuisine, interwar period cooking, the aromas and flavors of roses, or traditional Suvalkian smoked meat products – such as "Simon Zabiela’s Noble Cuisine," "The Tastiest Smokes and Smoked Products of Sūduva," "Rose – The Manor’s Flower," and "Jonas Vailokaitis’ Interwar Kitchen." There is plenty to choose from, and more information can be found at https://paezeriai.info/.
Paežeriai Manor is famous for its events: from the charming Pumpkin Lantern Evening to the young performers’ festival "Blue Dove," and the "Rose Festival" started in 2024. Music lovers are welcomed in autumn by the early music festival "Viva la musica." The manor is not just history but a vibrant cultural center attracting all those seeking beauty, meaning, and inspiration.