Reclaimed history

Common territorial challenge (s) that will be tackled by the project

Project objective

Planned activities

Project results

1. 8 project partner organizations cooperating across the border after project completion, cooperation agreement will be concluded and report of achievement of results one year after the project end will be prepared.
2. Number of visits in year 2026 – 97 700 visitors to 20 cultural and tourism sites supported; increase compared to year 2022 is planned 19 435 persons. Source of verification – TIC statistics, counters, scanned QR codes.
3. Created interactive digital tourism products on lost culture heritage objects will significantly increase amount of visitors after the project completion.

ZEMGALE PLANNING REGION

Within the project Reclaimed History, the project partner Zemgale planning region together with project partners in Latvia and Northern Lithuania, has launched a new tourism map “Reclaimed History in Zemgale and Northern Lithuania. What once was lost, now is reclaimed”.

MAP in three languages – Latvian, Lithuanian, and English available digitally:

https://www.zemgale.lv/lv/atguta-vesture-zemgale-un-ziemellietuva-digitalie-risinajumi

“Atgūtā vēsture Zemgalē un Ziemeļlietuvā: Digitālie risinājumi”: Digi_karte_LV

“Skaitmeniniu būdu atkurta istorija Žiemgaloje ir Šiaurės Lietuvoje”: Digi_karte_LT

“Reclaimed History in Zemgale and Northern Lithuania: Digital solutions”: Digi_karte_EN

JELGAVA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Jelgava Local Municipality developed digital solutions to represent digitally and attractive historical treasures of Lielvircava Manor and Lielplatone Manor:

installed interactive “window” screen to the past in Lielvircava Manor which provides life scenes outside the manor building in the manor park from the 19th century and with information about the manor’s exhibition rooms with 50 historical items in LV, LT, ENG with photos in Augmented reality mode;

developed unique, not-before-used digital projection on the piano with the piano soundtrack in Lielplatone Manor, playing 19th-century music by pianist Ferentz Liszt and visually representing the notes in an old sheet music book simulated page turning.

The developed tourist attractions are part of existing exhibitions in Lielvircava Manor and Lielplatone Manor. Moreover, both sites are purely local and local attractions.

Photos and videos produced within Promotional events of digital solutions in Lielvircava and Lielplatone Manors, Jelgava Local Municipality:

Video Lielvircava Manor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhfQwy5qPuw

Video Lielplatone Manor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZvhOYAKx28 

To improve visitors’ experience in Lielvircava and Lielplatone Manor, an audio guide system in Latvian, English, and Lithuanian has been developed. Development of the audio guide system included preparation of audio files in Latvian, English and Lithuanian languages, recording of texts in a professional studio.

Each manor has 5 audio guides (10 in total), which tell about the historical significance of the specific room and the objects located there.

Lielvircava Manor. Address – Lievircava, Platone Parish, Jelgava Local Municipality

Lielplatone Manor. Address – Alejas street 7, Lielplatone, Lielplatone Parish, Jelgava Local Municipality

AIZKRAUKLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Aizkraukle Local Municipality developed an augmented reality (AR) in Koknese castle ruins and neighborhood.

An augmented reality solution has been developed that allows tourists to revisit and re-experience lost cultural, natural, and historical objects. By scanning a QR code, users can access digital content on their smartphones that blends with the real environment – images, text, animations, sounds, and 3D objects. This solution brings the past to life on-site, enabling visitors to see how specific locations once looked and compare them directly with their present-day appearance.

Location of the 5 (five) objects in Koknese park and medieval castle ruins territory:

1. Memorial Stone “Pērses Girl” (56.642606, 25.413390);
2. Boat Pier “Gundegas” (56.63893, 25.42639);
3. Koknese Manor New Castle Ruins (56.642799, 25.422566);
4. Koknese Medieval Castle Ruins (56.6382, 25.4184);
5. Koknese Evangelical Lutheran Church (56.641332, 25.433219).

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Aizkraukle Local Municipality developed 360-degree tours of the various cultural, historical and nature objects in the county area.

For 30 sites across the territory of Aizkraukle municipality, 360-degree virtual tours have been developed and published on the VisitAizkraukle website. Tourists can preview each location online or access information on-site by scanning the installed QR codes, which link directly to the corresponding page on VisitAizkraukle. This provides visitors with convenient access to detailed tourism information both before and during their visit.

Location – 30 sites in Aizktaukle municipality territory:

Koknese

1.Koknese Castle Ruins

Koknese Castle Ruins, Koknese Park, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/pilis-muizas-pilsdrupas/kokneses-viduslaiku-pilsdrupas

2.Daugava and Pērse River Valley near Koknese Castle Ruins

Koknese Park, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/ko-apskatit/daugavas-un-perses-senleja-pie-kokneses-pilsdrupam

3.Koknese Railway Station Area near the Culture Centre
Hanzas iela 2, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/apskates-objekti/kokneses-stacijas-laukuma-sena-apbuve

Irši & Vecbebri / Bebri Parish

4.Irši Manor Granary “Magazīna”
“Magazīna”, Irši, Irši Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5108

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/turisma-informacija/irsu-muizas-klets-magazina

5.Latvian Beekeeping History Museum
“Dravas”, Vecbebri, Bebri Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, +371 26612354

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/skolenu-ekskursijas/latvijas-biskopibas-vestures-muzejs

6.Sculptor Voldemārs Jākobsons Memorial House
“Galdiņi”, Vecbebri, Bebri Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5135

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/en/event-venues/memorial-house-of-the-sculptor-voldemars-jakobsons

7.Jaunbebri Potato Riot Site
Jaunbebri, Bebri Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5135

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/ko-apskatit/jaunbebru-kartupelu-dumpja-atceres-vieta

Aizkraukle

8.Exhibition “Soviet Years”
Kalna iela 20, Aizkraukle Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5101’

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/top-vietas/ekspozicija-padomju-gadi

9.Nature Park “Daugava Valley” (Information Stand near Cepļi)
Daugava Valley, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5101

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/darzi-un-parki/dabas-parks-daugavas-ieleja

10.Aizkraukle Medieval Castle Ruins
Daugava Valley, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5101

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/pilis-muizas-pilsdrupas/aizkraukles-viduslaiku-pilsdrupas

11.Pond in Aizkraukle Town Centre
Central Pond, Aizkraukle, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5101

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/ko-apskatit/dikis-aizkraukles-pilsetas-centra

Daudzeva

12.Daudzeva Railway Station
Station Crossing, Daudzeva, Daudzeva Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5111

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/ko-apskatit/daudzevas-dzelzcela-stacija

Jaunjelgava

13.Jaunjelgava Lutheran Church
Lāčplēša iela 12, Jaunjelgava, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5134

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/ko-apskatit/senas-jaunjelgavas-luteranu-baznicas-vieta

14.Wooden Architecture of Jelgavas Street, Jaunjelgava
Jelgavas iela 33, Jaunjelgava, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5134

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/apskates-objekti/jelgavas-ielas-koka-apbuve-jaunjelgava

15.Linden Park in Jaunjelgava (Old Open-Air Stage History)
Liepu iela 15A, Jaunjelgava, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5134

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/en/sights/open-air-stage-at-the-linden-park

Ērberģe / Pilskalne / Zalve

16.Ērberģe Manor
Skolas iela 1, Ērberģe, Mazzalve Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5133

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/pilis-muizas-pilsdrupas/erberges-muiza-un-tas-apkartne

17.Gricgale Prayer House
Gricgale Prayer House, Pilskalne Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5110

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/pilis-muizas-pilsdrupas/gricgales-muizas-centrs

18.Lielzalve Manor
Zalve Primary School, Zalve, Zalve Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5112

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/pilis-muizas-pilsdrupas/lielzalves-muiza

Nereta

19.Nereta Evangelical Lutheran Church
Stand at Raiņa iela 6, Nereta, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5118

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/sakralais-mantojums/neretas-evangeliski-luteriska-baznica

 20.J. Jaunsudrabiņš Museum “Riekstiņi”

“Riekstiņi”, Nereta Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5118

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/muzeji_kolekcijas_un_izstazu_telpas/jana-jaunsudrabina-muzejs-riekstini

Odziena / Vietalva

21.Odziena Manor
“Odzienas dīķis”, Odziena, Vietalva Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5109

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/pilis-muizas-pilsdrupas/odzienas-muizas-komplekss

22.Vietalva Lutheran Church
“Baznīca”, Vietalva, Vietalva Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5109

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/sakralais-mantojums/vietalvas-luteranu-baznica

Pļaviņas

23.Lorelei Cliff
Lorelei Cliff Viewpoint, Atvaru iela & Lielā Krasta iela intersection, Pļaviņas, LV-5120

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/vietas-pastaigam/daugavas-skatu-laukums-lorelejas-klints

24.Gostiņi Park
Stiklinieku iela 1, Pļaviņas, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5120

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/darzi-un-parki/gostinu-kulturvesturiskais-parks

25.Sofija School (First School for Stukmaņi Manor Servants’ Children)
“Kūlīši”, Stukmaņi, Klintaine Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5129

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/muzeji-kolekcijas-un-izstazu-telpas/sofijas-skola

Skrīveri

26.Skrīveri Dendrological Park
“Skrīveru Dendrārijs”, Skrīveri Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5125

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/top-vietas/skriveru-dendrologiskais-parks

27.Aizkraukle Hillfort
“Mācītājmuiža”, Institute of Agriculture, Skrīveri Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5125

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/top-vietas/aizkraukles-pilskalns–augstie-kalni–krauklu-kalni

28.Laimes Lācis Trail and Moss Trail
Kalnamuiža Lake, Skrīveri Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5125

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/vietas-pastaigam/laimes-laca-taka

29.Great Oak “Big Andrejs” in Skrīveri
“Lielais Andrejs” Great Oak, Skrīveri Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5125

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/neparastas-vietas/dizozols-lielais-andrejs

30.View of the Daugava near the Water Tower in Skrīveri
Institute of Agriculture, Skrīveri Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5125

https://visitaizkraukle.lv/ko-apskatit/skats-uz-daugavu-pie-udenstorna-skriveros

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Aizkraukle Local Municipality developed VR solutions in Aizkraukle municipality tourism points and purchased digital interactive stand:

Locations:

• Dzirnavu Street 5, Nereta, Nereta Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia, LV-5118;
• Lāčplēša Street 4, Aizkraukle, Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia, LV-5101;
• Jaunjelgava Street 33, Jaunjelgava, Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia, LV-5134;
• Daugava Street 49, Pļaviņas, Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia, LV-5120;
• Daugava Street 85, Skrīveri, Skrīveri Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia, LV-5125;
• Skolas Street 1, Ērberģe, Mazzalve Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia, LV-5133;
• Irši, Irši Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia, LV-5108.

PP2 has equipped county tourism Information points with VR glasses, allowing visitors to explore Aizkraukle County through an immersive virtual reality experience. The VR content features 30 tourism objects presented via 360-degree tours developed within the “Reclaimed History” project.

The digital interactive tourism stand is located– 1905. gada street  7, Koknese, Aizkraukles municipality, Latvija, LV-5113

A digital interactive tourism information stand has been installed, providing visitors with easy access to information about cultural and historical heritage and tourism offers in Aizkraukle County.

The stand includes:

• Direct access to visitaizkraukle.lv and visitkoknese.lv, where visitors can explore information about routes, obejcts and historical heritage.
• Interactive digital content about heritage objects, including 3D reconstructions of lost cultural and historical sites in Koknese Park, developed within the project.

The stand allows visitors to independently explore the heritage route and surrounding tourism offer in a clear, engaging and user-friendly digital format.

STASYS EIDRIGEVIČIUS ART CENTER

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Stasys Eidrigevičius art center created an interactive-storytelling route „Čerkesas manor – before and after/an unknown story”: Juozas Čerkesas-Besparnis Homestead Route (Address – Ukmergės st. 59A, Panevėžys Municipality).

The homestead features twelve augmented reality (AR) interactive stations forming an outdoor digital route, recreating the historic environment of poet Juozas Čerkesas-Besparnis. Each station uses AR technology to virtually reconstruct long-lost buildings, revive historic landscapes, and present short scenes depicting daily life on the homestead and its surroundings a hundred years ago.

Using a smartphone or tablet, visitors can activate AR content, meet the people who lived here, learn their stories, and explore the cultural context of the era. All content is available in three languages – Lithuanian, Latvian, and English – and is also adapted for Lithuanian Sign Language. The stations are designed to integrate naturally into the surroundings, ensuring user-friendly interaction and clear orientation for visitors.

In addition to the AR route, the homestead features an interactive digital collage designed for visitors of all ages, yet particularly appealing to the modern younger audience. This playful and innovative solution presents the same historical characters in a dynamic, stylized form, offering a contemporary and visually engaging way to explore cultural heritage. Together, the AR route and the collage provide a comprehensive digital interpretation that enriches understanding of the homestead’s history and delivers an accessible, immersive, and multifaceted experience for all visitors.

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Stasys Eidrigevičius art center created documentary film “Juozas Čerkesas-Besparnis Homestead Route”, Address – Ukmergės st. 59A, Panevėžys Municipality.

To further expand these storytelling possibilities, an artistic documentary film was created about J. Čerkesas-Besparnis and Skaistakalnis Park as an alternative to the outdoor QR code stops. The film presents historical events of that period, as well as the people, places, and buildings connected to the story. Serving as a continuation of the historical narrative, it reflects the 12 stops of the route while enriching them with a vivid storyline and additional details.

The documentary can be viewed at the Creativity Centre “Pragiedruliai” in case of unfavorable weather conditions. Moreover, it allows a much larger group of visitors to experience the story at the same time compared to guided tours. The film was produced in the original language (Lithuanian) with subtitles in Latvian and English.

The duration of the documentary film is 24 min 16 sec. The film is the property of the Creativity Centre “Pragiedruliai” and will be stored in the institution’s cloud. It will be available for viewing at the centre via smart multimedia equipment, as well as on the “Pragiedruliai” YouTube channel:

Video with subtitles in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LqTgdddHfQ&t=56s

Video with subtitles in Latvian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms2lV33uGx8

BAUSKA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Bauska Local Municipality developed digital 3D models with augmented reality by reconstructing 4 objects:

1. VAIROGMIESTS (Bauskas pilskalns). Address – Pilskalns, Bauska, Bauska Municipality

In the Bauska Castle Hill area, overlooking Bauska Castle, in the place where the urban settlement   known as Vairogmiests was located, is installed an information stand displaying historical facts about the site, QR codes for downloading the Bauska AR app from the App Store or Google Play, and marker to open the augmented reality object at its historical location.

The augmented reality object what can be seen by mobile phone using Bauska AR app at this location is Gothard Ketler, Duke of Courland and Semigallia in 3D format with sound effect, who in 1584 issued a decree to move the buildings to the present site of the Bauska Old Town.

The information on the stand and in the app is available in two languages – Latvian and English – with illustrative notes and images. The main information about the object is displayed in Braille.

2. IECAVA MANOR HOUSE. Address – Iecavas muiža, Iecava, Bauska Municipality

In the Iecava Manor park territory, in the place where the Iecava Manor house was previously located, is installed an information stand displaying historical facts about the site, QR codes for downloading the Bauska AR app from the App Store or Google Play, and marker to open the augmented reality object at its historical location.

The augmented reality object what can be seen by mobile phone using Bauska AR app at this location is Iecava Manor House in its original size in 3D format with sound effects.

The information on the stand and in the app is available in two languages – Latvian and English – with illustrative notes and images. The main information about the object is displayed in Braille.

3.BAUSKA SYNAGOGUE. Address – Bauska Jewish Community Memorial “Synagogue Garden”, Bauska, Bauska Municipality

Near Bauska Jewish Community Memorial “Synagogue Garden” in the place where the Bauska Synagogue was previously located, is installed an information stand displaying historical facts about the site, QR codes for downloading the Bauska AR app from the App Store or Google Play, and marker to open the augmented reality object at its historical location.

The augmented reality object what can be seen by mobile phone using Bauska AR app at this location is Bauska Synagogue House in its original size in 3D format with sound effects.

The information on the stand and in the app is available in two languages – Latvian and English – with illustrative notes and images. The main information about the object is displayed in Braille.

4.BARBELE SULPHUR HOUSE. Address – Sēravots, Bārbele parish, Bauska Municipality

Near Bārbele Sulphur Spring in the place where the Barbele sulphur bath house was previously located, is installed an information stand displaying historical facts about the site, QR codes for downloading the Bauska AR app from the App Store or Google Play, and marker to open the augmented reality object at its historical location.

The augmented reality object what can be seen by mobile phone using Bauska AR app at this location is Barbele sulphur bath house in its original size in 3D format with sound effects.

The information on the stand and in the app is available in two languages – Latvian and English – with illustrative notes and images. The main information about the object is displayed in Braille.

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Bauska Local Municipality purchased digital stand with 2 games for exposition in Bauska town hall/TIC:  Bauska Tourism Information Center. Address – Rātslaukums 1, Bauska, Bauska Municipality.

In the Bauska TIC premises there is installed a digital stand where visitors can get information about tourism opportunities in the Bauska region and play two digital games related to Bauska’s history and tourist attractions.

The first game is “The puzzle game” featuring images of 4 tourism objects in Bauska region – Bauska castle (8 pcs puzzle), Rundale castle (16 pcs puzzle), Woodworker’s farm “Jūras” in Vecumnieki (16 pcs puzzle) and Iecava Manor House (32 pcs puzzle).

The second game is “The measurements game” with 10 different tasks related to old and nowaday measurements of weight and length.

The games are also available on the website: https://sverunmeri.visit.bauska.lv/

JEKABPILS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Jekabpils Local Municipality purchased outdoor tourist information point (LED interactive kiosk) with interactive game: Garsene Manor park. Address – “Labieši”, Gārsenes Parish, Jēkabpils Local Municipality.

In Jēkabpils region, right on the border with Lithuania, guests are welcomed by Garsene and its pride – the castle built by the Barons von Budberg. From the former grandeur of the manor, only the shadows of history and fragments of memories remain, which, using augmented reality, artificial intelligence and other digital solutions, can be discovered by every guest of Garsene.

An interactive touch-sensitive screen has been installed by Garsene Castle – a digital guide available 24/7, which allows visitors to flip through the pages of Garsene’s history, walk the Garsene trails with the help of an audio guide, as well as test their erudition and become the keeper of Garsene’s secrets. Using modern technology, an artificial intelligence character created by the creative team – the manor gardener Hermanis – has also been integrated into the touch-sensitive screen. He, as a reliable companion, guides interested parties through the history of the manor, helping users perceive information, especially supporting people with visual impairments, as he provides the opportunity to listen to the text displayed on the screen.

The new digital solutions of Gārsene Manor open the door to the world of modern technology, which makes learning about history more accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, age or interests. They are available in four languages ​​- Latvian, Lithuanian, English and German.

More information: https://visit.jekabpils.lv/lv/aktualitates/jaunumi/ar-digitaliem-risinajumiem-laus-ielukoties-garsenes-pagatne/

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Jekabpils Local Municipality created the augmented reality solution in Garsene Manor park: Garsene Manor park. Address – “Labieši”, Gārsenes Parish, Jēkabpils Local Municipality.

In Jēkabpils region, right on the border with Lithuania, guests are welcomed by Garsene and its pride – the castle built by the Barons von Budberg. From the former grandeur of the manor, only the shadows of history and fragments of memories remain, which, using augmented reality, artificial intelligence and other digital solutions, can be discovered by every guest of Garsene.

To enhance the visit of Garsene and the Garsene Manor, the augmented reality solution was created. This solution invites guests to go on a unique ghost-hunting adventure. By downloading the augmented reality application on your smart device and following the instructions, you can see the good-natured ghost of Gārsene Castle, shrouded in legends – the Blue Lady. This is the first ghost-hunting experience of this kind in Latvia.

The new digital solutions of Gārsene Manor open the door to the world of modern technology, which makes learning about history more accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, age or interests. They are available in four languages ​​- Latvian, Lithuanian, English and German.

More information: https://visit.jekabpils.lv/lv/aktualitates/jaunumi/ar-digitaliem-risinajumiem-laus-ielukoties-garsenes-pagatne/

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Jekabpils Local Municipality developed the audio guided walking and cycling route along Garsene village: Location: Garsene village, Jēkabpils county.

Within the project activity the development of the audio guided walking and cycling route (approx. 4.5 km long) along Garsene village was implemented, including 20 points of interest in the surroundings of Garsene where visitors can listen to stories in LV, EN, LT, DE by scanning QR codes with a mobile device. The route is available digitally on the izi.Travel mobile app and also as a printed route map.

Audioguide route available here: https://visit.jekabpils.lv/lv/plano/kartes-un-marsruti/iepazisti-garseni-audiogida-marsruts/ and here https://izi.travel/en/browse/7e72a1ac-86b5-4408-a170-63d74c5de1b4/en

and here: Garsenes_web

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Jekabpils Local Municipality installed 4 outdoor visitor counters/ flow meters. To determine changes in visitor flow, two visitor flow meters have also been installed at the entrance gate of Gārsene Manor and on nature trails. The flow meters work on batteries and do not require electricity outlets or other solutions. The data is transferred manually via USB.

AKMENE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Akmene District Municipality purchased and installed 7 interactive metal stands with QR codes.

To attract bigger tourist flow and cross-border travel in Akmene surroundings, a modern, digital presentation of objects which no longer exist, have been destroyed or have lost their original appearance, was performed through a smart outdoor info terminal and interactive metal stands. The stands were installed for seven cultural heritage objects – Papile Hillfort, Papile, Akmene and Klykoliai Synagogues, Kruopiai former Manor Homestead, Dabikine and Paragiai manor

1.Visualization Stand of Akmenė Synagogue, Address – Stoties St., Akmenė, Akmenė District Municipality

In the center of Akmenė, in a public square, an informational and visual stand has been installed marking the former location of the old Akmenė Synagogue. The stand is made of a transparent, weather-resistant material, onto which a historical visualization of the synagogue is printed. The structure is designed so that when a visitor stands in front of the stand, they see a drawn projection of the synagogue in the real environment, precisely in the location where the building stood before its destruction. In this way, the spatial composition and scale of the synagogue are recreated, allowing visitors to imagine its former architecture within the city context.
The stand features an integrated QR code that activates an audio guide when scanned. The audio guide is available in three languages – Lithuanian (LT), Latvian (LV), and English (EN). It presents the history of the Jewish community in Akmenė, the architectural characteristics of the synagogue, and its cultural and religious significance to the city. It also tells about the life of the community and the historical context in which this house of worship operated.
This digital solution allows visitors to experience a spatial reconstruction by looking through the transparent panel at the real city view, while the audio guide complements the visual impression with detailed historical information. This form of presenting information provides visitors with a clear, accessible, and modern way to engage with lost cultural heritage and understand the synagogue’s significance in the history of Akmenė.

https://www.akmene.lt/sveciui/kulturos-paveldo-objektai/8403/akmenes-sinagoga-1

2.Visualization Stand of the Dabikinė Manor Utility Building: Address – Liepų St. 1, Dabikinė, Akmenė District Municipality.

In the territory of Dabikinė Manor, an informational and visual stand has been installed, marking the former location of the manor’s utility building. The stand is made of a transparent, weather-resistant material, onto which a historical visualization of the building has been printed, reconstructed based on old blueprints and iconographic sources. The structure is designed so that when a visitor stands in front of the stand, they see a drawn projection of the utility building in the real environment—precisely where the building once stood and functioned during the manor’s active period.
In this way, the volume, scale, and spatial relationship of the building are recreated, allowing visitors to better imagine the structure of the manor’s estate and the role of this building in the daily operation of the manor. The visualization provides insight into one of the most important parts of the manor complex, which served both practical and organizational functions.
The stand features an integrated QR code that activates an audio guide when scanned. The audio guide is available in three languages – Lithuanian (LT), Latvian (LV), and English (EN). It presents the history of Dabikinė Manor, the significance of the utility building complex, their architectural features, and the manor’s economic activity and daily life. Listeners are introduced to the broader historical context in which Dabikinė Manor and its estate developed and operated.
This digital solution allows visitors to experience a spatial reconstruction by looking through the transparent panel at the real landscape, while the audio guide provides detailed and informative historical interpretation. This modern form of presentation gives visitors a clear and convenient way to engage with lost manor heritage and understand the utility building’s role within the structure of Dabikinė Manor and the history of the region.

https://www.akmene.lt/sveciui/kulturos-paveldo-objektai/8403/dabikines-dvaras-2

3.Visualization Stand of Klykoliai Synagogue: Address – Klykoliai, Akmenė District Municipality.

In Klykoliai, in the former center of the Jewish community, an informational and visual stand has been installed, marking the location of the synagogue that once stood here. The stand is made of a transparent, weather-resistant material, onto which a historical visualization of the synagogue has been printed. The structure is designed so that when a visitor stands in front of the stand, they see a drawn projection of the house of worship in the real environment—exactly where the synagogue stood before its destruction.
This solution recreates the synagogue’s scale, volume, and spatial relationship with the settlement, allowing visitors to imagine its architectural expression, spatial composition, and significance in the life of the local community. The visualization provides insight into one of the most important centers of religious and cultural life for the Jewish community in Klykoliai.
The stand features an integrated QR code that activates an audio guide when scanned. The audio guide is available in three languages – Lithuanian (LT), Latvian (LV), and English (EN). It presents the history of the Jewish community in Klykoliai, the architectural features of the synagogue, its religious and cultural significance for the settlement, and the daily life of the community, as well as historical events that shaped the fate of the synagogue.

This modern presentation format allows visitors to experience a spatial reconstruction of the synagogue through the transparent panel, while the audio guide complements it with detailed, easily accessible historical information. It is a contemporary way to engage with the Jewish heritage of Klykoliai and understand the synagogue’s place in local history and the cultural landscape.

https://www.akmene.lt/sveciui/kulturos-paveldo-objektai/8403/klykoliu-sinagoga-3

4.Visualization Stand of Kruopiai Manor Estate Fragments: Address – Kruopiai, Akmenė District Municipality.

In the territory of Kruopiai Manor, an informational and visual stand has been installed, marking the remaining fragments of the manor estate. The stand is made of a transparent, weather-resistant material, onto which a visualization of the manor buildings has been printed. The structure is designed so that when a visitor stands in front of the stand, they see a drawn projection of the manor buildings in the real environment, precisely in the location where the buildings once stood or still remain.
The visualization reconstructs the scale of the estate, the volume of the buildings, and the spatial composition, allowing visitors to imagine how the manor and its utility buildings appeared within the landscape. The surviving fragments—a one-story “L”-shaped utility building with a canopy and gable roof, along with several other building fragments—are presented in their real context, together with the park structure, linden trees, and alleys.
The stand features an integrated QR code, which activates an audio guide available in three languages – Lithuanian, Latvian, and English. The audio guide complements the visual impression with detailed information about the manor estate fragments and the spatial structure of the park. This presentation provides visitors with a modern and convenient way to engage with lost cultural heritage and understand the spatial composition of the manor estate.

https://www.akmene.lt/sveciui/kulturos-paveldo-objektai/8403/kruopiu-dvaras-4

5.Visualization Stand of Papilė I Hillfort Chapel: Address – S. Daukantas St., Papilė, Akmenė District Municipality.

In the territory of Papilė I Hillfort, an informational and visual stand has been installed, marking the location of the former chapel. The stand is made of a transparent, weather-resistant material, onto which a visualization of the chapel has been printed. The structure is designed so that when a visitor stands in front of the stand, they see a drawn projection of the chapel in the real environment, precisely in the location where the building once stood.
The visualization recreates the building’s scale, volume, and spatial composition within the context of the hillfort, allowing visitors to imagine the chapel’s architecture and its relationship with the surrounding landscape.
The stand features an integrated QR code, which activates an audio guide available in three languages – Lithuanian, Latvian, and English. The audio guide complements the visual impression with detailed information about the chapel’s architecture and its former function within the hillfort area. This presentation provides visitors with a modern and convenient way to engage with lost cultural heritage and understand the chapel’s place in the Papilė landscape.

https://www.akmene.lt/sveciui/kulturos-paveldo-objektai/8403/papiles-i-piliakalnio-koplycia-5#images-2

6.Visualization Stand of Papilė Synagogue: Address – S. Daukantas St., Papilė, Akmenė District Municipality.

In the center of Papilė, in a public square, an informational and visual stand has been installed, marking the former location of the old Papilė Synagogue. The stand is made of a transparent, weather-resistant material, onto which a historical visualization of the synagogue has been printed. The structure is designed so that when a visitor stands in front of the stand, they see a drawn projection of the synagogue in the real environment—exactly where the building stood before its destruction. In this way, the spatial composition and scale of the synagogue are recreated, allowing visitors to imagine its former architecture within the city context.
The stand features an integrated QR code that activates an audio guide when scanned. The audio guide is available in three languages – Lithuanian (LT), Latvian (LV), and English (EN). It presents the history of the Jewish community in Papilė, the architectural features of the synagogue, its cultural and religious significance to the town, and the daily life and historical context of the community in which this house of worship operated.
This digital solution allows visitors to experience a spatial reconstruction by looking through the transparent panel at the real city view, while the audio guide complements the visual impression with detailed historical information. This form of presentation provides visitors with a clear, accessible, and modern way to engage with lost cultural heritage and understand the synagogue’s significance in the history of Papilė.

https://www.akmene.lt/sveciui/kulturos-paveldo-objektai/8403/papiles-sinagoga-6

7.Visualization Stand of Paragiai Manor Utility Buildings: Address – Paragiai Village, Akmenė District Municipality

In the territory of Paragiai Manor, an informational and visual stand has been installed, marking the locations of the former utility buildings of the manor. The stand is made of a transparent, weather-resistant material, onto which visualizations of the utility buildings have been printed. The structure is designed so that when a visitor stands in front of the stand, they see drawn projections of the buildings in the real environment, precisely in the locations where the buildings stood during the historical period. In this way, the spatial composition of the manor is recreated, allowing visitors to imagine the scale and functions of the buildings within the town or village context.
The stand features an integrated QR code that activates an audio guide when scanned. The audio guide is available in three languages – Lithuanian (LT), Latvian (LV), and English (EN). It presents the history of Paragiai Manor from the 17th to the 20th century, the manor’s owners, their lives and creative activities, the utility buildings with their architectural features and functions, the layout of the estate, the park composition, and the social and cultural context in which the manor operated.
This digital solution allows visitors to experience a spatial reconstruction by looking through the transparent panel at the real view of the manor, while the audio guide complements the visual impression with detailed historical information. This form of presentation provides visitors with a clear, accessible, and modern way to engage with lost cultural heritage and understand the significance of Paragiai Manor’s utility infrastructure in the region’s history.

https://www.akmene.lt/sveciui/kulturos-paveldo-objektai/8403/paragiu-dvaras-7

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Akmene District Municipality purchased smart outdoor information terminal: Infoterminal, Address – L. Petravičius Square 2, Naujoji Akmenė, Akmenė District Municipality.

In the center of Naujoji Akmenė, at L. Petravičius Square, a modern infoterminal has been installed—a convenient and easily accessible source of information for both residents and visitors. The terminal provides comprehensive tourist information about the Akmenė district, including the “Restored History” sites and other cultural heritage locations.
The infoterminal offers an interactive way to explore the region’s cultural, historical, and tourist information. It also features a selfie function, allowing users to take photos that create fun memories of their visit to the city center.
This solution is part of the city’s strategy to promote tourism and cultural engagement through modern technology, providing visitors with a convenient and informative way to discover the history of Akmenė and its points of interest.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/961198256092836

Within the project Reclaimed History, project partner Akmene District Municipality developed mobile tourism app “visitAkmene”.

In order for the existing app to be accessible to everyone, continuous development of the mobile app is necessary by the installation of new tourism products, routes created during the project, installation of project elaborated audio guide, etc.

Visitakmene Mobile App* –  This mobile application helps users easily explore the Akmenė region. It provides up-to-date information on local tourism services. Available on Google Play and Apple Store.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visitakmene/id1634401266

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webrom.visitAkmeneapp