Title Search of architectural and urban development of the town of Pagėgiai in Lithuania Minor
Authors Marozaitė, Gintarė ; Mlinkauskienė, Aušra
DOI 10.5755/j01.sace.39.1.43547
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Is Part of Journal of sustainable architecture and civil engineering = Darnioji architektūra ir statyba.. Kaunas : Technologija. 2026, vol. 39, iss. 1, p. 149-164.. ISSN 2029-9990. eISSN 2335-2000
Keywords [eng] Lithuania Minor ; urban context ; architectural expression ; valuable features ; heritage-based development ; sustainable urbanism
Abstract [eng] The architectural heritage of Lithuania Minor, historically known as East Prussia, has received significantly less scholarly attention than that of Greater Lithuania. While historians such as Vasilijus Safronovas and Silva Pocytė have examined the region’s historical development, their research has focused more on political and social contexts than on architectural or urban studies. Contributions by Martynas and Marija Purvinas and Algirdas Matulevičius have advanced knowledge of the region’s built environment, but mostly with regard to major centers such as Klaipėda, Tilsit, and Ragnit, leaving smaller towns relatively understudied. The turbulent history of Lithuania Minor – marked by wars, Nazi and Soviet occupations, and shifting regimes – resulted in the loss of many historical sources and buildings. Even so, Prussian construction practices and the use of durable materials ensured that a considerable portion of the architectural heritage has survived and remains worthy of preservation. This study focuses on the town of Pagėgiai, which grew from a small settlement into a district center during the interwar period. Its aim is to evaluate the town’s significance in regional and national contexts, analyze the development of its urban structure across different historical periods, and identify the key features of its architectural character. .
Published Kaunas : Technologija
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2026
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