The park was laid out on the site of a sacred grove that locals historically believed was a residence for gods.
The park’s rose garden contains over 60 different varieties of roses, some of which are rare hybrids.
Édouard François André, the primary designer, was also responsible for the design of the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris.
The park features a unique 'grotto' structure built using stones transported from various regions of Lithuania.
It is home to the Amber Museum, which holds one of the world's most comprehensive collections of amber inclusions.
The park's drainage system, designed in the 1890s, still functions to protect the grounds from Baltic flooding.
Some of the oak trees in the park were planted during the park's founding in 1897 and have survived multiple major storms.
Palangos miesto botanikos parkas is a 19th-century landscape park designed by French architect Édouard François André and Belgian gardener Buyssen de Coulon. The site spans over 100 hectares and centers around the Amber Museum, housed in the former Tyszkiewicz Palace. The park features an intricate network of paths, ponds, and specialized horticultural zones, including a rose garden. It serves as a primary botanical research site in Lithuania, hosting over 500 species of trees and shrubs. The layout emphasizes the natural terrain of the Baltic coast, blending manicured sections with native pine forest. The park connects directly to the beach dune system. It was established in 1897 by Count Feliks Tyszkiewicz. The estate includes a chapel and various sculptural elements commissioned by the Tyszkiewicz family.
The terrace overlooking the Tyszkiewicz Palace fountain with the palace facade in the background.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to navigate the extensive unpaved trails.
Visit the Amber Museum during the middle of the day to avoid peak crowds and utilize the building's climate control.
Walk towards the seaside exit to access the beach dune paths for a different landscape perspective.
Do not attempt to walk through the dunes in non-designated areas, as this causes significant soil erosion.
Cyclists are restricted to designated paved paths; stay off the flower beds and protected botanical collections.
