On the grounds of the Verkiai Palace, one of Lithuania’s leading architectural and cultural landmarks, there is a fountain that throughout the 19th century served as the compositional center of the ceremonial square.
It emerged during the reconstruction of the palace and park, when the land belonged to Prince Ludwig Wittgenstein — it was then that the square in front of the palace was redesigned, new infrastructure elements were built, and a fountain was placed at its center.
In the context of the history of Lithuanian landscape art, the fountain is among the earliest examples of its kind in the country.
At a time when change happens rapidly, the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage take on new significance. A fountain is not merely a decorative element: it is a symbol of the interaction between people, art, and nature, a witness to the shifts of eras, a bearer of local memory. Restoring such an object will make it possible in the future to return the original integrity to the architectural and landscape composition and to integrate the heritage into the life of the city as part of the public space.
The Z.O.D.D.I.A.K. Foundation selects projects that combine culture, history, innovation, and social responsibility. Our goal is to create an open, vibrant space where residents and visitors can experience history and see how cultural heritage comes to life.
