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The image shows a sign with text and images describing the building complex of the Norviliškės manor in Lithuania. The sign is made of metal and is placed outdoors, likely near the historical site it describes. The top of the sign features the title "Norviliškių palivarko sodybos pastatų kompleksas" in large, bold lettering. Below the title, there are three photographic images. The leftmost image is a black and white sketch of a fortified manor complex, labeled "Palivarko statiniu komplekso taktilinis vaizdas". The middle image is a color photograph of a red-roofed building with a tower, labeled "Rūmai". The rightmost image is a color photograph of an old, weathered stone tower and adjacent ruins, labeled "Vartų bokštas". The sign is divided into three columns of text, each in a different language: Lithuanian, Polish, and English. The English text describes the "Building Complex of the Norviliškės Vorwerk". It details that the complex, initially a farming and administrative manor built in the 17th century, later became a monastery. It mentions the builder and first owner, Vaitiekus Šorcas, and his wife, Dorota Žienovičienė, and their acquisition of properties. The text also recounts the death of Vaitiekus Šorcas, which prevented the completion of defensive architecture, and the efforts of Dorota Šorcienė to promote Catholicism by inviting Franciscans. It states the monastery was shut down following the 1831-1832 Uprising, and the monks moved to Naugardukas. The logs from the former church were used to construct the Russian Orthodox church in Alšėnai. Finally, it notes that the monastery was converted into military barracks and later became an agricultural school for girls. The surrounding environment, visible at the top of the image, is a grassy area, suggesting the sign is located outdoors in a natural setting. The sign itself appears to be weathered, with some minor scratches and discoloration.
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