Kazitiškis is located beside the Švogina River and Lake Gilutis, and near Aukštaitija National Park. Its manor park gives the town a distinctive focus, complemented by the history of the manor and community events. For planning your trip, you can choose between destinations within the town and a described drive in the Ignalina area.

Manor Park, Terraces and Oak

Since 1986, Kazitiškis Manor Park has been designated a locally significant natural monument. The grounds date back to the 19th century and cover four hectares. Their geometric layout is relatively well preserved. A main path leads from the access road down across the terraces to Lake Gilutis. This provides a clear route through the park, from the landscaped grounds to the lakeshore.

The park is also distinguished by its planting: non-native trees and shrubs grow there, and 15 tree species are considered unusual in the region. The park is also home to a protected, exceptional oak designated as a natural heritage site. The same grounds thus bring together geometric park design, a variety of tree species and a single protected tree. The terraces and path to the lake showcase the landscaped grounds; the oak and unusual tree species offer an additional perspective on their natural features.

Manor History and Lithuanian Education

The Kazitiškis manor has been known since the 17th century. In 1745, the Butlers built a church at the manor and founded a Basilian monastery. Another milestone came in 1877, when a secret Lithuanian school was discovered in Kazitiškis. The historical points of reference thus range from the manor’s history to religious themes and the history of Lithuanian education. If you would like to include local history alongside the park landscape, you will find a variety of topics and clearly specified dates here.

Events and Local Cake Competition

The Kazitiškio kaimo seklyčia hosts events, celebrations and educational activities; programmes and dates may change. The women of the community also organise the “Skaniausio pyrago gaspadinės” cake competition. The programme and availability of the competition may also change. If you would like to plan around a celebration, an educational activity or the competition, check the dates before your trip. These activities complement the focus on the manor and history with community events and a culinary occasion.

Park Walk or Regional Drive?

A drive in the Ignalina area starts at the manor park and continues to Ažvinčiai Forest, Dūkštas and Paradise. This is a different scale of itinerary from the main path in the park: that path crosses the terraces to Lake Gilutis, while the drive includes several named stops. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for your trip, this distinction can help you decide what to focus on. If your plans are limited to the park, lake and local history, Kazitiškis itself is the main destination; if you would like to include the described drive, you can also consider its other stops.

Discover more destinations: Palūšė, Švedriškė, Ginučiai, Mielagėnai, Nastazavas

Return to the broader travel overview: Ignalina District Municipality.