The Black Ghost

A mysterious statue emerges from the water - "The Black Ghost" is located in Klaipeda, a quaint seaside town in Lithuania and the country's third largest city. This huge bronze sculpture, called Juodasis Vaiduoklis in Lithuanian, is 2.4 meters tall. It was sculpted by Svajunas Jurkus and Sergejus Plotnikovas. The mysterious figure holds a lantern in one hand, while his long sinister fingers grip the dock. As a man without a face, he slithered fearfully.

"The Black Ghost" itself looks cool but a bit creepy at night. The Visitor Center will provide the history and story of this sculpture. The figure comes from an old legend (i.e.16th century). A Klaipeda castle guard saw a ghost who warned him that the town did not have enough grain supplies. Thanks to the warning, the city survived a difficult period. The story along with that sculpture gives Klaipeda a mystery atmosphere. You will feel the energy of the vampires and maybe you will also be haunted by a deep sea creature!

Country: Lithuania