Botanical Park

Palanga Botanical Park is located on the Baltic Sea, covered by the shadow of pine boron and sand dunes in the city of Palanga. Before its current name, the park was renamed several times. It was called Birutes Park, Tyskeviciaus and Palanga Park. It was founded in the early twentieth century, its author is considered to be the French architect Edward François Andre.

In the center of the park, drowning in greenery and flowers, stands the majestic palace of the Counts Tyszkiewicz, which seemed to have played its last ball just yesterday. It is worth noting that the count bought the future Palanga in 1824 and turned the gloomy wetland into a popular seaside resort, which eventually became known as the Baltic Baden-Baden. The count decorated the territory around his residence in an exquisite style, the best gardeners cared for the garden, and there is a rose garden near the building.

One of the pearls of the park can be called a pond with swans. The line of the shore of the reservoir was invented in such a way that looking at it, the pond seems larger than it really is. It is surrounded by black alder and spireas that mysteriously hang over the bends of the reservoir, giving the impression of the movement of water.

Mostly pine trees grow in the park. Time and wind bent their trunks into bizarre zigzags. The sun’s rays penetrating through the needles create an interesting game of chiaroscuro, thanks to which beautiful photos are obtained. Park clearings are covered with shrubs and trees from the wind, so it is cozy here even in the windiest weather.

Today, the territory of the park is about 100 hectares, of which half a hectare is occupied by flower gardens, trees cover 60 hectares, and reservoirs - more than a hectare.

In the evenings, park workers turn on the illumination, which is romantic and it seems that you have become the hero of a magical story.