Chaim Frenkel Villa
Chaimo Frenkelio vila
An Art Nouveau villa built in 1908 by a leather tycoon, one of the best-preserved Art Nouveau residences in the Baltic region.
Chaim Frenkel was a Jewish leather manufacturer whose factory was one of the largest leather companies in the northwestern Russian Empire. The villa was built in 1908, and its carved wooden staircase, painted ceilings, and original furnishings show how wealthy families lived in the early twentieth century. There is also a section on the history of Šiauliai's Jewish community. The villa is surrounded by a park and is a branch of the Aušra Museum; admission costs a few euros, and it is usually closed on Mondays. It is at the east end of Vilniaus Street, about a 10-minute walk from Sundial Square.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Sundial Square
- Cat Museum
- Bicycle Museum
- Vilniaus Street
- Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul
- Lake Talša
- Šiauliai Photography Museum
- Chocolate Museum