Tauragės Pilis

Tauragė, Lithuania, Lithuania

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Tauragės Pilis, or Tauragė Castle, is a distinctive 19th-century building in the center of Tauragė, Lithuania.

Unlike most castles, it was not built as a medieval fortress but as a customs complex for the Russian Empire between 1844 and 1847, later gaining its castle-like appearance with towers and defensive-style architectural features. Over the years, the complex served many different purposes, including a prison, military barracks, hospital, school, and administrative facility.

Its architecture reflects the strategic importance of Tauragė as a border town during the 19th century. Today, Tauragė Castle is one of the city’s best-known landmarks. It houses the Tauragė Regional Museum, a children's library, and cultural spaces that host exhibitions, events, and educational activities, making it an important center of local history and culture.