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Founded: 19th centuryCategory: Palaces, manors and town halls in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Sweden)
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The Ekeblad family owned Stola estate from the 1530's untill 1879. Several members of the family was noted commanders, royal councillors and country govenors. The building was unoccupied for a greater part of ofthe 19th century, but it has been renovated since and returned to it's 18th century splendours. Since the end of 1980's Stola has been owned by a foundation, and part of the groundfloor is used as private accomodation, but the manor house is mainly open for visitors.
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