Zemgale Planning Region, in collaboration with local municipalities and Lithuanian partners, is implementing the “Reclaimed History” project. Its main goal is to use modern digital solutions to help people explore lost history.
At the end of 2024, two new digital installations were introduced in Jelgava Municipality (Latvia) manors. Lielvircava Manor now features a special digital window — a screen displaying scenes of 19th-century manor life, as well as information about the exhibition halls and historical artifacts. In Lielplatone Manor, digital projections on a piano simulating playing 19th-century music by Franz Liszt, fitting the spirit of the manor.
This year, everyone is invited to follow project updates and visit more tourist sites where modern digital solutions will bring history to life.
Rokiškis Municipality (LT) – Digital solutions launch event on May 31:
- Rokiškis Manor Ensemble – A mobile application with 3D reality allows visitors to explore additional manor buildings.
- Rokiškis Old Town – A theatrical virtual walk through the old town streets and manor grounds with virtual reality glasses.
Jēkabpils Municipality – Digital solutions launch event on July 26:
- Gārsene Manor – A digital game: “Discover Gārsene – Uncover the Manor’s Secrets”. The manor’s ghost, the Blue Lady, will come to life when viewed through mobile devices. Visitors can also take an audio-guided tour, following 20 checkpoints with QR codes revealing fascinating stories.
Panevėžys Municipality (LT) – Digital solutions launch event on August 8:
- Čerkasai Besparnis Manor – An interactive route that reveals local history and new stories. Visitors will find 12 checkpoints with QR codes unlocking augmented reality, 3D projections, and audio stories.
Aizkraukle Municipality – Digital solutions launch event on August 23:
- Koknese Medieval Castle Ruins and surroundings – Augmented reality and digital stands.
- Several locations in Aizkraukle will offer 360° virtual tours and routes with QR codes.
Akmenė Municipality (LT) – Digital solutions launch event on September 12:
Interactive stands will showcase historical scenes. With QR codes, visitors can explore local history, view images, and listen to stories at sites such as:
- Papilė Hillfort
- Papilė, Akmenė, and Klykoli Synagogues
- Kruopiai former manor estate
- Dabikinė and Paragiai Manors
- Naujoji Akmenė
Additionally, the visit Akmene mobile app will be improved, bringing together the municipality’s tourism offerings and providing easier access to information about digital experiences.
Bauska Municipality – Digital solutions launch event on September 20:
3D models with augmented reality will bring to life:
- Bauska Synagogue
- Vairogmiests near Bauska Castle
- Iecava Manor
- Bārbele Resort Building
A digital stand will also be available, featuring two interactive games—historical measurements and measuring instruments—as well as a puzzle of Bauska’s historical architecture. This stand will be located at Bauska Town Hall.
Work is ongoing to develop a joint tourism route that will showcase lost cultural heritage sites through unique digital experiences. A tourism map is being prepared, including historical sites accessible through various digital solutions.
Links to the original publications:
- lv:https://www.zemgale.lv/lv/jaunums/reclaimed-history-digitalie-turisma-risinajumi-zemgale-un-ziemellietuva
- FB:https://www.facebook.com/Zemgale/posts/pfbid0RMc6siN3i6bHzn1hvxjDadqz6yiEA6yznXM55g8AMvjdftqwn1kTUQKJwAwYSQhrl
- X : https://x.com/Zemgale_LV/status/1884245861103985028
- LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7290016025746546688
Project “Reclaimed history”/ LL-00061 has 8 partners – Zemgale Planning Region, Administration of Rokiskis District Municipality, Aizkraukle Local Municipality, Bauska Municipality Government, Jekabpils County Municipality, Jelgava Local Municipality, Stasys Eidrigevičius art center, Akmenė District Municipality Administration.
