The manor's design was inspired by Italian villa architecture, a popular style among Lithuanian nobility in the 19th century.
The estate once housed a significant collection of art and historical archives salvaged from the ruins of the nearby Biržai Castle.
The bridge connecting the manor to Biržai city is over 500 meters long, making it one of the longest pedestrian bridges in Lithuania.
Count Jonas Tiškevičius established a steam-powered mill on the estate grounds during the mid-19th century.
The manor park was designed as a landscaped garden, incorporating the natural topography of the Lake Širvėna shoreline.
Astravo dvaras is a 19th-century Italian villa-style manor house situated on the northern shore of Lake Širvėna in Biržai. Built between 1860 and 1862 for Count Jonas Tiškevičius, the estate served as the residential center of the Biržai manor. The architecture features distinct neoclassical elements, including a two-story central building with symmetric wings. Historically, the estate was renowned for its extensive greenhouse complex, which cultivated exotic plants and fruits. The surrounding park includes ancient trees and links to a long pedestrian footbridge crossing Lake Širvėna. The manor is currently privately owned, which limits access to the interior. Visitors typically view the exterior facade and explore the adjacent parkland and lakeside scenery. It remains one of the most prominent examples of Romantic-style manor architecture in Lithuania.
The center of the pedestrian bridge looking back toward the manor house.
Walk the pedestrian bridge to the city side for the best panoramic view of the manor.
Bring mosquito repellent if visiting the park during summer evenings.
Combine your visit with a trip to the Biržai Regional Park visitor center nearby.
Do not attempt to enter the manor building as it is private property and strictly off-limits to tourists.
The exterior grounds and park are accessible year-round, but the interior is not open to the public.
