What comes to mind when you hear the word “secrets”? Childhood memories often surface first—when kids used to dig small holes in secret spots, fill them with candy wrappers, glitter, and pebbles, cover them with a piece of glass, and then bury them under the soil. What a joy it was to discover those treasures!
Šilutė’s “Secrets” is a unique project in Lithuania and Europe that reveals the city’s history through elements of small architecture. These are small rooms embedded into the sidewalk and covered with glass, showcasing life from the late 19th to early 20th century in historical homes of Šilutė.
There are 20 of these secrets installed along Lietuvininkų Street. You can easily spot them by looking down as you walk along both sides of the street—from Hugo Šojus Manor to the intersection with Taikos and Eglių streets. These secrets offer a peek into the lives of a butter-maker, a builder, a dentist’s office, treats in a confectionery, and the hustle and bustle of the narrow-gauge railway, bus station, or carriage post. They are even more impressive at night, as they are illuminated from within.
More information: www.silutessekretai.lt