Raikküla Manor

Raikküla, Estonia

The first written record of Raikküla manor date back to the year 1469. Later it has been associated with the von Staals, the Kankrins and the von Keyserlings. The luxurious High-Classicist main building was completed on the foundation of a former building in 1820. After a fire in 1960, the house lied in ruins for a long time. Currently, it is privately owned and being renovated. About a kilometre from the manor's centre is a family graveyard of the von Keyserling's family.

Reference: Estonian Manors

Address

Raikküla mõisa talu, Raikküla, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1820
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

www.visitestonia.com
www.mois.ee

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alar A (Falenone) (3 years ago)
It's probably haunted ?

A (3 years ago)
Old and not in the best condition.

Märt Reinärs (4 years ago)
I really liked it

DARNO (4 years ago)
The Raikkulas Manor building is one of the most beautiful examples of classical style in Estonia??. Today, the estate hosts book fairs and summer performances. The restored back staircase of the manor is suitable for concerts. We were lucky the weather was great отлич.

Ly Martinson (6 years ago)
Eestimaa nn täiskasvanute mõis, võimsa energeetikaga kompleks, ürgsete elupuudega ring, paljastatud paekivi mustriga uhkete sammaste ning rõngas_võlvidega paraad_trepiga peahoone koos samas väärtuses ja kaaluga abihoonetega. Vaieldamatu pärl Eestimaa süames!

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