Seduvos Malūnas is a mill in Šeduva built in 1905 that burned during construction, stood ruined for decades, and was repeatedly repurposed before its full restoration in the early 2000s. Construction began in 1905, when a new mill was planned for the growing town, but a fire destroyed the structure before completion.
The building survived the upheavals of the early 20th century yet suffered further wartime damage, after which it remained largely abandoned. In 1967, during the Soviet period, the derelict mill briefly returned to life as an entertainment venue, attracting crowds like a festive fairground. After this short revival, it again fell into neglect and slowly decayed.
A major turning point came in the early 2000s, when a full restoration transformed the ruin into a restaurant, event space, and small hotel, preserving its historic silhouette while giving it a new cultural role. The renewed complex incorporates symbolic design elements—especially motifs built around the number seven, considered a sign of luck—intended to create a harmonious atmosphere. Today Seduvos Malūnas stands as a revived landmark, blending industrial heritage with hospitality and reflecting Šeduva’s resilience in reinventing its historic spaces.
Those who found it without a hint:
- Martin de Bock
- Zorro the Fox
- Phil Ower
- Paul Voestermans
- Garfield
And after the hint:
- Graham Hedley
- Eloy Cano