Kukruse Manor

Description

Kukruse (Kuckers) manor was first mentioned in 1453. The present building received its appearance in the 19th century when a second floor was added to the left wing of the originally baroque house. Several prominent members of the Baltic German family von Toll has lived at Kukruse, namely genealogist Friedrich Ludwig von Toll (1781-1841), historian Robert von Toll (1802-1876) and geologist and Arctic explorer Eduard von Toll (1858-1902). Today the manor is renovated as a hotel and restaurant.

Address
Tallinn-Narva, Ida-Virumaa, Estonia

Established
19th century

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