Vatla Manor

Vatla, Estonia

Vatla manor is first mentioned in the late 16th century. It became the property of Swedish noble family Bielke but was later taken over by the Swedish state through one of the so-called reductions. Later, it again came into the hands of different Baltic German aristocratic families. The current building dates from around 1810, and there are still some rather typical neoclassicist interior details preserved, such as a painted frieze and a tiled stove. Following the land reform that was enacted when Estonia gained its independence in 1919, the manor was transformed into a school.

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Founded: 1810
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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Деревенское Царство (2 years ago)
Former school building. Currently, there is a library and a village center there. There are different rounds. A playroom furnished for children. You can also celebrate various anniversaries by pre-ordering.
Priit Kallas (4 years ago)
Big manor house with a run down park. Beautiful colors in the autumn.
Lea K (4 years ago)
A warm, polite and helpful employee in the library!
Sislik (4 years ago)
Perfect
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