Härgla Manor

Raplamaa, Estonia

First mentioned in 1519, Härgla manor belonged to the von Maydell family in the Middle Ages. Later it had many owners, till the von Wetter-Rosenthal family obtained it for a longer period in the 19th century. The two-storied main building has been built in several parts during 17-19th centuries. The building has one of the most beautiful Classicistic pillar porches of the beginning of the 19th century in Estonia. From the 1920s till 1960s, the building was in private hands.

References:

Estonian Manors Portal

Address

111, Raplamaa, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 18-19th centuries
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.mois.ee

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Riho Sahk (3 years ago)

Urmas L (4 years ago)
Majestic

Kusti Berzins (4 years ago)
Quite a comforting place. The magnificent manor complex is fading in time!

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Anja Batserikova (5 years ago)

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