Liubavas Manor: Burial Place of Lithuanian Sculptor Rafał Ślizień

Liubavas Manor, nestled in the Vilnius suburb by the River Žalesa, is a historical landmark that has stood since the 15th century. Initially, the manor belonged to the influential Goštautas family of Lithuania. Despite passing through multiple hands, it held a significant role, as evidenced by the 16th-century repair of its ponds, as documented in a treasury book of the time. Notable among the manor's previous owners are Mikołaj 'the Red' Radziwiłł and Rafał Ślizień, a renowned Lithuanian sculptor, who was buried in the manor's underground chapel-mausoleum. In 2011, the manor was transformed into a museum, thanks to the efforts of sculptor Gintaras Karosas. The 18th-century Baroque architectural ensemble was restored in 2016, and the museum is now open to the public during the tourist season.

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