The manor was gifted to Antanas Smetona by the Lithuanian public and government to commemorate his 60th anniversary.
The estate was designed by Feliksas Vizbaras, who was instrumental in shaping the Lithuanian national style of architecture in the 1930s.
The interior layout and furniture were modeled after contemporary trends of the interwar period, reflecting the personal tastes of the Smetona family.
The estate is located near the birthplace of Antanas Smetona in the village of Užulėnis.
The original design featured a modern heating system and plumbing, which were considered luxuries in rural Lithuania at the time.
The Užugirio estate, also known as the Smetona manor, is the former residence of Lithuania’s first president, Antanas Smetona, built in his home village of Užulėnis. Constructed in 1934 to celebrate the president’s 60th birthday, the main manor house is a prominent example of Lithuanian interwar architecture designed by architect Feliksas Vizbaras. The site includes the restored manor house, a large park, and several outbuildings that reflect the lifestyle of the Lithuanian political elite during the 1930s. Today, it functions as a museum dedicated to the interwar period and Smetona's legacy. Visitors can explore period-authentic interior decor, historical photographs, and exhibitions detailing the president's influence on the state. The surrounding grounds maintain original landscape elements designed during the estate's inception. It serves as a regional cultural hub in the Ukmergė district, often hosting educational events and historical reenactments.
The front facade of the manor house from the central pathway of the garden.
Walk the perimeter of the park to see the historic layout of the estate gardens.
Check for local cultural exhibitions or educational events held in the manor's main hall prior to visiting.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Lėnas Lake for landscape views.
Attempting to enter restricted or under-restoration outbuildings that are not part of the primary museum tour.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Maintain respectful behavior in indoor exhibit rooms; photography is generally permitted, but flash may be restricted near sensitive historical documents.
