Tõstamaa Manor
Pärnumaa
Tõstamaa Manor, first mentioned in 1553, is a significant historic estate located in Pärnumaa, southwestern Estonia. The manor's two-storey Early-Classical main building was constructed in 1804 during the Helmersen family's ownership and later extensively renovated in the 19th century by Wilhelm Fromhold Staël von Holstein in a historicist style, including the addition of six Ionic columns and arched windows. In 1997, restoration uncovered several original painted ceilings that add to the manor's artistic value. The estate was dispossessed in 1919, and since 1921, the main building has housed Tõstamaa Keskkool (a local school). Since 2016, it also hosts the Tõstamaa Museum and a permanent exhibition of reproductions of paintings by the renowned artist and philosopher Nikolai Roerich. The manor complex originally included over 60 buildings, including stables and coach houses, surrounded by a picturesque park. The manor is also notable as the childhood home of the famous orientalist Alexander von Staël-Holstein. Today, Tõstamaa Manor serves as a cultural hub, hosting theatrical performances such as the annual Tõstamaa Summer Theatre, enriching visitors' experience with local history and arts.
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Consiglio: Visitors are advised to check the official website for guided tour schedules and ticket information to ensure entry. The best time to visit is during the warmer months when the manor park and surrounding nature are most pleasant. Discounts may be available for groups, students, and seniors. Booking tickets in advance is recommended, especially during special cultural events like the Tõstamaa Summer Theatre performances.
Fatti interessanti
- •The manor was the childhood home of Alexander von Staël-Holstein, a world-renowned orientalist and expert in Sanskrit.
- •During renovation in 1997, original painted ceilings were uncovered and restored.
- •The manor complex originally consisted of more than 60 buildings including stables and coach houses.
- •Since 2016, the manor hosts a permanent exhibition of reproductions of Nikolai Roerich's paintings.
- •The manor served as a filming location for the 1979 film "Jõulud Vigalas."
Storia
Tõstamaa Manor was first documented in 1553, originally belonging to the Bishop of Ösel–Wiek.
After the Livonian War, the manor passed to the Kursell family, then to the Helmersen family in the 17th century, who built the main manor house in 1804.
In 1831, ownership transferred to the Staël von Holstein family, with Wilhelm Fromhold Staël von Holstein renovating the manor in the 1860s and 1870s.
The manor was dispossessed in 1919 following Estonian land reforms, and since 1921 the main building has been used as a school.
Major restoration works occurred in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, preserving original architectural and artistic features.
Guida del luogo
Main Building1804
The Early-Classical two-storey manor house built in 1804, featuring historicist renovations from the 1860s-70s including six Ionic columns and arched windows. Inside, visitors can admire restored original painted ceilings uncovered during the 1997 renovation.
Manor Park
The surrounding park offers a tranquil setting with natural landscapes typical of southwestern Estonia. It originally complemented the manor complex and remains a key feature for visitors to enjoy walks and nature.
Tõstamaa Museum and Nikolai Roerich Exhibition2016
Since 2016, the manor hosts the local museum and a permanent exhibition showcasing reproductions of paintings by Nikolai Roerich, a famous artist and philosopher, enriching the cultural experience of visitors.
Contatto
Telefono: 5346 8635