Aruküla Manor

Koeru, Estonia

Aruküla manor (Arroküll) evolved into an independent estate in the 17th century. The manor house seen today was built in 1782-1789, but suffered damage in a fire around 1800 and was subsequently rebuilt in a typical St. Petersburg-style Neoclassicism, with details such as decorative stucco laurel wreaths and a wrought-iron fence surrounding the manor park.

Russian general Karl Wilhelm von Toll, mentioned by Tolstoy in his epic "War and Peace", lived on Aruküla manor and is buried in a chapel on the grounds.

References:

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Address

Paide tee 18, Koeru, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1782-1789
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

www.mois.ee
en.wikipedia.org

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User Reviews

Gert Treial (2 years ago)
Mõis

Kaisa Samuilov (2 years ago)
Ilus maja, Koeru algklasside maja

Kristo Käo (2 years ago)
Ilusti renoveeritud mõisakool.

bussemusse (2 years ago)
Tutustumisen arvoinen paikka.

Argo Ots (2 years ago)
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