Kirna Manor, Kirna, Estonia

The Kirna estate was given as a gift to the von Fersen family in 1614 and remained in the ownership for over a hundred years. After 1787, it belonged to various Baltic German and Russian families from the nobility. After 1919 it was used as a school up until World War II. During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, the manor housed the offices of a collective farm. Today it stands in private ownership and is used for it's energetically propitious place as spa.

The building received its present appearance during a neoclassical reconstruction of an earlier building around 1820. The hall and other ceremonial rooms on the main floor was at that time also decorated with typical stucco ornaments. Some later additions were in a neo-Gothic style. The family cemetery of the von Osten-Sacken family together with the ruins of a funeral chapel reminding one of an antique temple are located near the centre of the estate.

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Irina Voznesenskaia (6 months ago)
Nice place, tulip exhibition, but ticket 10euro, too expensive

Tamar Sekhniashvili (6 months ago)
The place is beautiful and interesting in itself, but right at the entrance you have a feeling that you are ripped off. The waiter in the cafe was extremely rude and prices extremely high. Could be a great place with a better attitude to visitors. No wish to go back.

Annike Nurme (Lilleke rohus) (7 months ago)
Very pretty tulip fields, definitely go in the tulip season!

Robert Wiksten (White Wolf) (16 months ago)
Totally magic experience ?? energy refill and balance just from strolling in the park or sit under a tree. A must try place. Varmly recommended

Fearlessflyer3 (16 months ago)
With a friendly staff, gorgeous gardens, an abundance of history, Kirna Mois is a place like no other. With energy channeling benches that are specific to the body and mind, keeping an open mind will bring you to new heights. Try the berry cheesecake and the 5 elements bench! If possible, leave a small donation for the restoration of such a beautiful place for everyone around the world! Now that's what I'm talkin' bout!

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