Ungurmuiža Manor
Vidzeme Region
Ungurmuiža Manor, located in the Raiskums Parish of Cēsis Municipality within Latvia's Vidzeme region, is an elegant wooden manor house built in 1731–1732 in the Baroque style. Commissioned by Lieutenant General Balthasar Freiherr von Campenhausen, it features some of the richest Baroque wall paintings and ceiling plafonds in the region. The estate originally belonged to the von Ungern family until the mid-17th century, giving the manor its name. The von Campenhausen family owned the manor from 1728 until 1939. Despite its relatively small size, the manor is notable for its exquisite interior decoration, including painted walls by master Georgs Dītrihs Hinšs between 1750 and 1762. The manor was never nationalized during the Latvian agrarian reforms of the 1920s, preserving its structure and legacy. Over centuries, the manor underwent various renovations, including façade and interior updates in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The estate is situated within the Gauja National Park area, enhancing its cultural and natural significance. Today, it stands as a testament to Latvia's aristocratic heritage and Baroque architectural artistry.
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Faits intéressants
- •Ungurmuiža Manor houses some of the richest Baroque wall paintings and ceiling plafonds in Latvia's Vidzeme region.
- •The manor was never nationalized during the Latvian agrarian reforms of the 1920s, which is unusual for estates of its kind.
- •The interior wall paintings were created by Georgs Dītrihs Hinšs, a master painter from Limbaži, between 1750 and 1762.
- •A clock on the manor's façade was commissioned in 1751 from Valmiera clockmaker Filip Mecke.
- •The manor is located within the Gauja National Park, Latvia's largest national park.
Histoire
Ungurmuiža Manor was first mentioned in 1399 as part of the Riga Archbishopric's Rozula castle district.
It changed ownership several times before coming into the possession of the von Ungern family until the mid-17th century.
In 1728, it was acquired by Johann Balthasar von Campenhausen, who rebuilt the manor in Baroque style between 1731 and 1732, retaining only the foundations of the older structure.
The manor remained in the Campenhausen family until 1939.
During the 19th century, the manor underwent significant renovations, including the addition of wooden cladding and interior refurbishments.
After World War I, the estate was affected by political upheavals and was not fully restored following damage by Russian troops in 1917.
The manor was used as a school from 1953 to 1989, during which time restoration efforts began to preserve its unique Baroque paintings and architectural features.
Guide du lieu
Main Manor House1731-1732
The central wooden manor built in Baroque style between 1731 and 1732, featuring richly decorated interiors with original Baroque wall paintings and ceiling plafonds by Georgs Dītrihs Hinšs.
Family Chapel1760
Built in 1760 under the direction of Helena Juliana von Campenhausen, the chapel served as the family burial site and houses a marble sculpture commemorating Baltazar von Campenhausen.
Tea HouseRestored 1977
Restored in 1977, the Tea House is part of the manor complex and offers visitors a glimpse into the leisure activities of the manor's former residents.
Contact
Téléphone: 29 109 064