Kalvi Manor

Aseri, Estonia

The estate was first mentioned in 1485, when there was a vassal fortress built by the von Lode family. Later on, the estate belonged to the Kalffs, von Essens and von Stackelbergs.

The Early-Classical main building that had replaced the medieval fortress in the 1770s burnt down in 1911 (in ruins), after which a new luxurious eclectic main building was erected nearby and completed in 1913. Because of its corner towers and granite facing tiles, the building reminds one of a medieval fortress. In 2000–2001, the main building was restored as a hotel and restaurant.

Address

Kalvi tee 1, Aseri, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1913
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Helmi Reest (3 years ago)
The place from a distance is beautiful, but inaccessible. Hence the GREAT disappointment. Driving somewhere far away to look out the car window is pointless.

Daniel Košč (4 years ago)
Very nice place but the problem is that you can not get to the bottom probably it is private land. There is a bell but no one rang after the bell rang. If it was an open place for the public, it would be an ideal place to spend free time.

Tjorn Decroos (4 years ago)
Very cool, little bigger than my home, but very bad hospitality.

Häli Eelma (4 years ago)
It looks like a super place and a mansion with fantastic architecture, but unfortunately you can't get to the territory of the manor - private property

Aare Kalvet (4 years ago)
Not subject to the laws of the republic!

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