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History of Birzai


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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black"> Tyszkiewicz family to cover debts in 1811. In 1849-1862, the Tyszkiewicz family built a neoclassic Astravas Manor palace across the lake from the site of the original castle.

In 1869, the town had about 2600 residents. Thirty years later, the population grew to 4400 people.

Town was almost completely burned down during World War II.

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