Project Description

• • PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

    • To preserve and promote more efficient and sustainable use of Radziwills’ cultural and historical heritage in Lithuania
    • To increase vitality and attractiveness of Kėdainiai region ensuring bigger flow of tourists

     TARGET GROUPS AND FINAL BENEFICIARIES:

    • Employees of cultural and historical heritage institutions
    • Heritage tourism professionals
    • Local inhabitants, tourists, visitors
    • Kėdainiai Regional Museum

     INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:

    • Restoration and adaptation of the Radziwills family tomb in the Kėdainiai Evangelical Reformed Church, including 2 entrances to the neighbouring crypts and 6 sarcophagi for the cultural and touristic needs
    • Creation of new modern expositions on the Radziwills’ heritage in the Kėdainiai Regional Museum, Lithuania
    • Purchase and installation of special equipment, augmented reality, sound system, lighting and graphic material reflecting the period of the Dukes Radziwills in Kėdainiai Evangelical Reformed Church, including 2 entrances to the neighbouring crypts and 6 sarcophagi for cultural and tourist needs

     SOFT ACTIVITIES:

    • Organisation of 3 scientific researches on the graves and relics of the Dukes Radziwills for the restoration works of the unique Radziwills’ family mausoleum in Kėdainiai
    • Organisation of scientific conferences and seminars for 143 cultural and heritage professionals on the preservation of the Radziwills' heritage Lithuania
    • Development of digital content on the Dukes Radziwills accessible to all visitors and tourists
    • Creation of 4 cognitive historical films reflecting Protestant burial culture, history of Kėdainiai Evangelical Reformed Church, burials of the Dukes Radziwills

    -    Advertising the historical heritage of Radziwills at cultural events, “Radviliada” festivals, through video materials, leaflets for visitors, museum website, social media and national mass media strengthening regional identity and a sense of belonging