Lūznava Manor
Latgale Region
Lūznava Manor, located in the village of Lūznava in Latvia's Latgale region, is an architecturally unique manor house built between 1905 and 1911. Constructed primarily of red brick and stone, it showcases a distinctive blend of Historicism and Art Nouveau styles, characterized by asymmetric wings, porches, balconies, and bays. The manor was originally owned by the Lithuanian-Polish engineer Stanisław Kierbedź and later completed by his daughter Eugenia Kierbedź, a patroness of Polish modern art. The interiors featured artistic wall paintings in the Polish Secession style by painter Kazimierz Stabrowski, and the manor served as a summer home and creative hub for numerous Polish and Lithuanian artists. The estate includes a 23.7-hectare landscaped park with a system of seven ponds, diverse tree species, and notable sculptures such as the Madonna statue, restored after damage during Soviet times. Today, Lūznava Manor houses the local primary school and hosts cultural events and exhibitions, including the "Kerbedza Cabinet" exhibition that revives the working and leisure spaces of the manor's historic owners. The manor's chapel has been restored, and the site serves as a cultural and community center reflecting its rich artistic and historical heritage.
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Astuce: Visitors are advised to check ahead for opening hours and special exhibitions such as the "Kerbedza Cabinet." The best time to visit is during late spring to early autumn when the park's walking paths and outdoor installations are accessible. Booking guided tours or tickets in advance is recommended for groups or during event days. Discounts may be available for students and seniors. The manor also hosts cultural events, so checking the official website for current programs can enhance the visit experience.
Faits intéressants
- •Lūznava Manor uniquely combines Historicism and Art Nouveau architectural styles with Neo-Gothic motifs.
- •One of the manor's rooms features wall paintings in the Polish Secession style by Kazimierz Stabrowski.
- •The manor served as a summer retreat and artistic hub for prominent Polish and Lithuanian painters and writers.
- •The surrounding park includes a Madonna statue created by an unknown Italian artist, which was vandalized during Soviet times and later restored in 1991.
- •The manor's park features a 2.6-hectare system of seven ponds used historically for fish farming.
- •The manor has served various functions including a military headquarters during both World Wars, a school for the deaf and mute, and an agricultural technical school.
- •The recent restoration was partly funded by the European Union and completed in 2015.
- •The manor hosts an exhibition called "Kerbedza Cabinet," showcasing the life and work of the Kerbedź family, notable railway engineers.
Histoire
The estate was originally known as Laizēnu Manor and was purchased in 1870 by Major General Stanisław Kierbedź, a Lithuanian-Polish engineer famous for building the Saint Petersburg–Warsaw railway.
After his death in 1899, his daughter Eugenia Kierbedź completed the construction of the present manor house between 1905 and 1911, despite delays caused by the 1905 revolution.
The manor suffered damage during World War I and was repurposed as a military headquarters and later Soviet administrative offices.
Following the 1920 land reforms, the manor's lands were divided, and the manor itself was used as a school for the deaf and mute from 1922 to 1944.
During World War II, it again served as a military headquarters.
Postwar, it became an agricultural technical school.
In 1977, the manor was declared a protected architectural monument.
Extensive restoration between 2011 and 2014 returned the manor to its former glory, and it reopened to the public in 2015.
Guide du lieu
The Manor House1905-1911
The main building is a romantic Art Nouveau structure with red brick and stone, featuring asymmetrical wings, porches, balconies, and bays. It houses restored interiors including the "white hall" and the "red hall" decorated with period furnishings and art.
Kerbedza Cabinet Exhibition2025-2026 (exhibition period)
An exhibition recreating the late 19th and early 20th century interior styling and the working and leisure spaces of the Kerbedź family, highlighting their role as prominent railway engineers. The exhibition combines historical biography and design.
The ChapelRestored and consecrated in 2015
A prayer room restored within the manor, used for religious and ceremonial purposes, reflecting the manor's historical spiritual heritage.
The Landscape Park
The manor is surrounded by a 23.7-hectare landscaped park featuring a 2.6-hectare system of seven ponds, walking paths, diverse tree species such as snake birch, walnut, Siberian larch, and cedar, and environmental art installations like "Ābele" and "Sikspārnis."
Contact
Téléphone: 28 686 863