Near the town of Daugai, in the secluded Dusevičius homestead, a terrifying medieval space of punishments, tortures and witch trials awaits, as well as a hellish forest with the common name “Pelkė”. The program guide shows and introduces exhibits that make you feel uneasy when you look at them. Skulls shine from under the ground in the forest, hands stick out, ghostly hoods without faces, the legs of the undead and other creepy elements. You can enter the hellish space through a coffin, a guillotine, and after passing through a swamp, which you can cross by a suspension bridge. Authentic stories are passed down from generation to generation. The program is intended for individual travelers or groups who like adventure, excitement and nature.
Program:
• Visit to the mythological Maiden Stone
• A story about a petrified Virgin who did not want to marry her lover and other Maiden Stones in the vicinity of Daugai
• Visiting the Museum of Witch Trials and Medieval Punishments
• A story about the witch trials and sorcerers held in ancient Lithuania, demonstration of methods and tools for executing punishments
• A trip to the Swamp, the abode of great sins
Holdings: from May to September inclusive.
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: Lithuanian, English, Russian, Polish.
Advance reservation is required no later than 7 days in advance.
Recommendations: comfortable and simple clothes and footwear, suitable for going out into nature and adapted to weather conditions.
Program guide: Mr. Albertas Dusevičius. Born in the vicinity of Daugai and returning to his roots after 27 years of military service, an officer who participated in military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Turkey. He is also a writer who has published three books in the documentary and historical/fantasy/detective genres.
IMPORTANT: It is necessary to arrange a visit in advance. The host recommends visiting "Pelkė" in the evening, after sunset. Then the real Hell opens up and all its cute monsters and Deadly Sins come out.
Not suitable for: families with children, people with special needs, pregnant women.
Age of participants: at least 14 years old.