📜 Historic site of an 18th-century micro-nation in Lithuania, founded in 1769.🔍 Known for its progressive reforms, including the abolition of serfdom, and its own constitution, army, and currency. # Why Go ✨ Explore the mysterious ruins of old buildings, including remnants of its manor house and stables.📚 Learn about a unique mini-state with its own money, army, and constitution, and its pioneering social and political reforms.⏳ Discover a country that was a hundred years ahead of its time.Visit the monument dedicated to its founder, P. K. Brzostowski. # Why Avoid * The site primarily consists of ruins, with few intact structures.* May not be suitable for visitors expecting a fully preserved historical attraction. # Tips 📍 Located near Merkinė village, use GPS coordinates (54.456625, 25.475631) to accurately locate the site and avoid confusion with Merkinė city.🚗 Approximately 35 km away from Vilnius.3D stands are available to visualize the former appearance of the manor.