Dating back to the 16th century, the Royal Manor of Jurbarkas was owned by queens including Bona Sforza, Anna of Austria and Cecilia Renata of Habsburg. After the Grand Duchy of Lithuania became part of the Russian Empire, Empress Catherine II granted the estate to her favourite, Platon Zubov. In 1846, the manor passed to the Vasiltchikov family, who built a new Neoclassical palace, two officinas, a church, and numerous estate buildings, while expanding the landscaped park still enclosed by its distinctive red-brick wall and iron gates.
Although the palace was destroyed during the First World War, the manor estate remains an important cultural heritage site. Today, the northern officina houses the Jurbarkas Regional Museum, while the renovated southern officina is home to the Jurbarkas Tourism and Business Information Centre.

Festival Programme

During the Baltic Manors Festival (4–5 July), visitors are invited to discover the historic mill of the Raudonė Castle estate, a protected architectural and industrial heritage monument. Operating independently from the castle for almost a century, the Neo-Gothic brick mill is one of the best-preserved motor mills in Lithuania. Guests will be welcomed by the new owners, who will share stories, legends, and future plans for this remarkable building, offering a unique insight into its past, present, and future.