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Taste the Radvila Stew

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If you were to ask Lithuanians about the most famous noble families in the country's history, you would most likely hear the same name – the Radvilas. For several centuries, they had an enormous influence on Lithuania's political and cultural life, and their legacy can be seen everywhere to this day – from architecture to culinary arts. In the latter field – primarily in the form of Radvila stew.

The Radvila stew is not just another dish. It is a true delicacy of the nobility, typically eaten during travels. Its main ingredients are beef and vegetables, and it is cooked over a campfire, using only fresh ingredients. Among these, by the way, are green lime and various spices – things that in 16th-century Europe were only available to the nobility.

The good news is that today you no longer need to be a nobleman to enjoy the Radvila stew. It's enough to simply come to Dubingiai, the Radvila ancestral home. Here you can taste not only the stew itself but also various other dishes that the nobility of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth used to enjoy.

During your visit to Dubingiai, you can also learn more about the Radvila family itself. During a tour of the Radvila palace ruins and its exhibition, you'll learn more about the family's origin, its most influential representatives, and, of course, the very icon of Dubingiai, Queen of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Barbara Radvilaitė.

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