Stola Manor

Lidköping, Sweden

The Ekeblad family owned Stola estate from the 1530's untill 1879. Several members of the family was noted commanders, royal councillors and country govenors. The building was unoccupied for a greater part of ofthe 19th century, but it has been renovated since and returned to it's 18th century splendours. Since the end of 1980's Stola has been owned by a foundation, and part of the groundfloor is used as private accomodation, but the manor house is mainly open for visitors.

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Founded: 19th century
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Sweden)

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