Kiiala Manor

Porvoo, Finland

Kiiala Manor (Kiala gård) was first mentioned in the 14th century. It was owned by Stålarm family from the 1300s to 1600s. The current wooden main building dates from 1796. The two-storey, Rococo style manor was built by general Carl Johan Adlercreutz. It was renovated to the Empire style in the 1830s and the current appearance dates from the 1880s. Carl Axel Lewin established a distillery, which is today an event and conference venue.

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Address

Kiialantie 74, Porvoo, Finland

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Details

Founded: 1796
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Finland
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Finland)

More Information

www.kialagard.com

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

lynne stoner (6 years ago)
Had a great time

Dr. Mia D. Taylor (6 years ago)
Great Foods??

Jill Hauck (6 years ago)
Wonderful setting in the country with a great souvenir shop with cute things to buy.

Robin Lundy (6 years ago)
Lunch in the converted wine cellar was fantastic! All brick interior, the fireplace was burning, the food was yummy, friendly staff.

Veniamin Shykin (6 years ago)
Nice food and good service, but long que for the toilets from tourist buses

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