Lithuanian culture and landscape presented at the Brussels Heritage Days
Updated 2026-09-22
On the occasion of Brussels Heritage Days, on 19 September, the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the European Union opened its doors to a large number of Brussels residents and visitors eager to discover the historic building and learn more about the diplomatic mission.
Today housed in an elegant 19th-century villa that once belonged to one of Brussels’ aristocratic families, the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU allowed visitors to see authentic architectural and interior features that still reflect its aristocratic past. Since 1993, the architectural ensemble has been listed as part of the city’s urban heritage and is today one of the few 19th-century buildings still standing on Rue Belliard.
This year’s Brussels Heritage Days theme, “Our Landscape, Our Heritage”, invited visitors to look at heritage not only through buildings, but also through environments that surround them. In keeping with this theme, the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU also took guests on a journey through Lithuanian landscapes, using images, sounds and traditional flavours.
One of the main attractions was the virtual reality experience “Lithuania - an Experience to Share”, which offered a unique perspective on Lithuania. Created by the public institution “Lithuania Travel” together with “Golden Stage Cross” award-winning director Aleksandr Špilevoj and composer Mantvydas Leonas Pranulis, the experience, enriched by the voice of Jogailė Jurkutė, invited viewers to discover Lithuania through music and storytelling. Using the universal language of art, visitors could admire Lithuanian landscapes and experience a virtual bird’s-eye view of the country.
Guests were also invited to continue exploring 19th century architecture and discover manor estates from that period that have survived in Lithuania. Visitors learned about Alanta Manor and the Tiškevičiai Palace in Palanga.
The introduction to Lithuania was further complemented by Lithuanian flavours, with guests treated to traditional Lithuanian delicacies.
Since 1989, Heritage Days have been one of the most anticipated cultural events in Belgium, attracting thousands of visitors each year from Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia and other regions. They offer a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage of the Brussels-Capital Region and discover historic spaces that are not always open to the public.
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