The Dramatic History of Nemėžis Manor: From the Chodkiewicz to the Sapieha

The Dramatic History of Nemėžis Manor: From the Chodkiewicz to the Sapieha

Exploring power struggles and allegiances at Nemėžis Manor, near Vilnius. From the Chodkiewicz to the Sapieha: a look at the dramatic history of this museum-bound manor complex in Lithuania.

Originally owned by the Radziwiłł, Chodkiewicz, and Ogiński noble families, Nemėžis Manor, located near Vilnius, Lithuania, is a former residential manor with a rich and varied history. The families contributed to the manor’s remarkable history, with feuds, betrayals, and shifting alliances played out within its walls. The manor, now a museum, serves as a record of the region’s power structures and the families who shaped them.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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