Ravila Manor, Kose, Estonia

Ravila (Mecks) was first referred to as a the location of a manor in 1469. A later baroque building was burned down during the revolt of 1905, and only the grand granite stairs facing the park survives from that building. It was rebuilt shortly afterwards, but smaller and in a neo-Baroque style. It was the home of writer Peter August Friedrich von Manteuffel.

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Barbora Ficková (6 years ago)
Nice manor with owner with a huge heart. Amazing history.

Raina Vaarmaa (6 years ago)
Cold in winter times(some rooms). Food is eatable.

Arno Kaerama (7 years ago)
Ilusti taastatud

Markku Sohlman (7 years ago)
Sisältä huippuhieno paikka, vaikka ulkoapäin sitä ei uskoisi.

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