Lithuanian Castles 2006

In July 2007, the second issue of the magazine "Lietuvos pilys" (Castles of Lithuania) was published.

It is dedicated to the memory of the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Alexander Jagiellon (reigned from 1492 to 1506). His remains rest in the Royal Mausoleum of Vilnius Cathedral. In 2006, the 500th anniversary of his death was commemorated. On this occasion, the Directorate of the State Cultural Reserve of Vilnius Castles organized an international scientific conference on November 9-10, titled "The Culture of Alexander Jagiellon's Manor."

This issue features the latest research on Vilnius Lower Castle.

Renowned archaeologist and architectural historian Dr. Oleg Trusov is a guest contributor, presenting the history and current state of Lyda Castle to our readers. Another author in this publication is Antanas Seibutis, Head of the Historical Research Department of the "Sėla" Museum in Biržai, sharing insights about Biržai Fortress. The second issue is also richly illustrated, featuring a silver half-groat from the times of Alexander, discovered during archaeological excavations in the Lower Castle, on its cover.

CONTENTS:

Vytas Jankauskas: The Duchy in the early stage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The example of the Svir Duchy.

Rasa Valatkevičienė: Castles in photographs from 1860-1914. A brief overview.

Napoleon Kitkauskas: Authentic details and analogues in the interiors of the Royal Palace.

Ėrika Striškienė: Relief floor tiles of biblical themes in the 15th century Vilnius Lower Castle.

Gintautas Striška: Glass artifacts from the early 15th to the early 16th century of Vilnius Lower Castle.

Rūta Vitkauskienė: Craftsmen, architects, and artists in the court of the Grand Dukes of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Gitana Zujienė: Funeral ceremonial of the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, Alexander.

Oleg Trusov: Lyda Castle during the time of the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Alexander.

Antanas Seibutis: The fortress of the Radvila Dukes in Biržai. A brief historical overview.

Daiva Steponavičienė: International scientific conference "The Culture of Alexander Jagiellon's Manor."

Remigijus Černius: Exhibition at the Lithuanian Art Museum "Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland, Alexander."

Daiva Steponavičienė: Echoes of the Castle Festival.

Indrė Jovaišaitė: Royal Palace Fair - 2006.

Adolfas Tautavičius: The fate of Sigismund Augustus's treasury.

Gintautas Zabiela: Researchers of castles and fortified cities in the Baltic Sea region (Castella Maris Baltici VII).

Vytautas Urbonavičius: The case of restoring the Royal Palace of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The fate of a single perspective.