Villa “Jūrapilis” / “Komoda”

One of the most significant and beautiful parts of the Tiškevičiai family legacy in Palanga is Villa “Jūrapilis” or “Komoda.” The two-story Italian Neo-Renaissance villa with a roof terrace was commissioned by Count Feliksas Tiškevičius around 1895. The villa was intended for F. Tiškevičius’ brother Aleksandras Tiškevičius and his family. It is believed that the villa was designed by Italian architect Leonard Markonis, who lived in Poland. A similar villa designed by L. Markonis can be found in Monaco, and there are other villas of a similar style in Poland. The architect was acquainted with the Counts Tiškevičiai – he designed a manor house in Trakai Vokė.
During World War I, the building was shelled and severely damaged. It was reconstructed in the 1930s and 1940s. The two-story brick villa with an attic belonged to a student organization in the interwar period.
In 2009, the building was included in the Register of Immovable Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania. The villa is currently being renovated and will house an accommodation service company and a restaurant with a rooftop terrace.