Anija Manor, Anija, Estonia

Anija Manor (in German Annia, earlier also Hannijöggi) was first mentioned in 1482, when it belonged to Hermann Zoege. The main building that has been preserved until today was erected by Matthias Staël von Holstein in the first years of the 19th century. Both the front façade as well as the middle part of the back side is decorated with unique stucco boards. The manor complex is one of the best preserved whole architectural ensembles in Estonia. The manor park is unique for the abundance of foreign tree species and has been taken under protection. The building is open for guests.

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Jyri Uus (3 years ago)
Anija manor ... I am still in LOVE and the closed cafe could not distort this feeling ... ? No coffee was left ... it was offered as soon as I had entered the main door of the manor ... FIVE STARS And Virgylia Soosaar's exhibition 'Trashart', on the top floor of the manor's barn-event center ... there is no point in talking about it, it must ... itself ... SEE

Mall Kruusakivi (3 years ago)
Nice!

Timmi T (5 years ago)
Wonderful place, very hospitable and cozy and the best cake we‘ve had in all of Estonia. Would take any detour to come back!

kadi kaur (6 years ago)
Veel renoveerimata vana hõnguga mõisahoone. Pakutakse huvitavaid elamusi. Vaata infot ürituste kavast. Samuti mõnusad maitsed kohvikust.

Toomas Kuuskla (6 years ago)
Väga huvitav ja hubane koht.

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