WORTH VISITING:
If You are interested in Jewish heritage in Lithuania, You will probably visit Žiežmariai to see a newly restored wooden synagogue in this town. But do not rush back after this visit – there are more interesting things to see in this cozy town, which has it`s hidden historical treasures. For instance, there is a building of an old inn by the main street, where both townspeople and passers-by sat together in the beginning of the 20th century.
BRIEF HISTORY:
Until the Second World War, the majority of Žiežmariai inhabitants were Jews, who were active members of the local community of this small town. Unfortunately, the old Jewish buildings from the 19th century – beginning of the 20th century in Žiežmariai were almost only wooden ones, so only a few remained intact until this day. One of such successful relicts of Jewish daily life in Žiežmariai – an inn of a brewer, which dates back to the 20th century. You can see it standing next to the building of old town`s cinema theatre.
CURRENT SITUATION:
Today the historical inn in Žiežmariai is private property, so the original building can be seen only from outside. This building on Vilnius str. 7 has a characteristic architecture of village houses, that were adapted to businesses.
LOOKING AROUND:
Historical Jewish quarter in Žiežmariai
Wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai
Historical Jewish quarter in Kaišiadorys
Historical Jewish quarter in Darsūniškis
