Ahja Manor

Ahja, Estonia

The manor of Ahja was first mentioned in 1553. The current two-storey, Baroque style main building was erected in 1749 by Guillemot de Villebois. Later, the manor belonged to the von Lipharts, von Löwis of Menars and von Brasches. In 1929-97, the building housed a local school. About a kilometre from the manor's centre is a chapel (with a beautiful Neo-Renaissance portal) and family graveyard of the von Brasche's family.

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Tartu mnt 14-16, Ahja, Estonia
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Founded: 1749
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Vitalii & Julia l Eestis on Hää (6 months ago)
Despite manor is still under repairs, it’s a very beautiful. Also there is nice park around. I hope one day owners will finally collect enough money to finish all the repairs.
Leonid Romanov (2 years ago)
Ahja Manor since 1553. Main building around 1750. From 1929 to 1997 the building was a school. A fire caused severe destruction in 2007.
Oma Nimi (3 years ago)
I moved past the park. Did not enter. Thank you.
Uncle Marine (3 years ago)
A very beautiful manor that could do with a few repairs and restore it to its old good condition, the finance minister could squeeze a bit on this place and still get something from the house. #teahouse
Heinar Krill (3 years ago)
Otherwise a very beautiful manor house, but yes take it away and do a hotel or whatever. You can't see a host who cares about such a beautiful building that is unique. This mansion must be restored to damage if it breaks down. It would take a donation to renovate the manor or state money to restore it to what it once was. It wouldn't all take my life if I didn't do the construction myself.
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