Estate and Park
Estate in Veisiejai was established in the 15th century. In 1501 Grand Duke Alexander assigned his standard-bearer J. Glinskis to manage this estate. Later Veisiejai became property of Masalskis family and Lithuanian hetman V. Masalskis built a palace in the 18th century. Only one wing survived until present time.
Veisiejai estate park, situated near estate, is one of oldest in Lithuania. Initiative from Ogiński family in 19th century, park was redecorated to landscape park. In 1950-1959 park with 17,5 ha area was started to be looked after. 22 stores wheel of tilias and growing ash tree with 30 m height and 5,1 size are important elements in park. In 1988 was opened memorial for international Esperanto language creator L. L. Zamenhof.
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