History
XVI c.
Vasaknos & Radvilos Family
In 1505 the Manor was bought by Radvilos (Polish name is Radziwill) – one of the richest families in Europe at the time. Vasaknos Manor was one of Jonas I Radvila favourites. His grandchildren rebuilt the original palace and other buildings to be used for rent. While the estate owned by Radvilos was decreasing in XVII c., they kept Vasaknos Manor the longest.
XVII c.
Vasaknos & Plater Family
In 1719, the Manor was bought out by Pliateriai (Plater) Family. The first owner was Count Ferdinandas Pliateris. Pliateriai owned the Manor for over a hundred years.
XVIII c.
Vasaknos & Tiskeviciai Family
Around 1828 Vasaknos Manor was taken over by Count Jonas Mykolas Tiskevicius (Polish name is Tyszkiewicz). However, succeeding inheritors lived in Poland, and the abandoned Manor was doomed for decay.
XX c.
Vasaknos in XX century
World War I marked the beginning of the tragic period for the Manor. The buildings were abandoned, and once Lithuania was occupied and integrated into the Soviet Union, the Manor rotted away to its foundation.
Today
Vasaknos Manor today
In 2003 the Manor of Vasaknos was acquired by its current owners, who, with the financial support from the European Union Structural Funds, have brought it back to life. Today the Manor ensemble is composed of a barn (the building that has been rebuilt), servant house (a brewery today), stabling, the ruins of the original Manor and a park, which has been announced a national heritage site.