Antanašė Manor

Antanašė is a very old manor estate. In the 18th century, it belonged to the Bilevičius and Morikonis families, and later became one of the estates of the noble Romer family. The first member of this family to settle in Antanašė was the well-known public figure Mykolas Juozapas Romeris (1776–1853). After his death, Edvardas Jonas Romeris (1806–1878), who had returned from exile, settled in the inherited manor.

The first Romer residence burned down in 1855. Edvardas Jonas Romeris built a new brick palace consisting of two parts. The appearance of the building in this watercolor was captured by Alfredas Romeris (1832–1897), one of the most prominent Lithuanian artists of the second half of the 19th century, a talented portrait painter, sculptor, and researcher and promoter of cultural heritage.

The palace had very simple architecture, without any special decorative elements. Its only ornament was a Neo-Gothic tower, which was demolished in the 20th century. After the death of Edvardas Jonas Romeris in 1878, the manor was inherited by his son Bronislovas (1856–1899). After his early death, the Antanašė estate passed to his children.

During the Soviet era, the manor belonged to a collective farm. It housed the farm administration, a cultural centre, and a library. Today, Antanašė Manor belongs to a private owner.

The owners of the manor thank visitors for their understanding and respect for privacy.