Loona Manor

Saaremaa, Estonia

Small Loona manor-house in Kihelkonna is a vivid example of a long and complex story of reaching it's present form. Oldest parts of the building date back to Middle Ages, the cellar uses battlements of an old vassal-castle built in the 16th century. Next major stage of building took place in 1785-1786, when the building was given most of it's present appearance.

Today Loona manor hosts a guesthouse, café and restaurant. The surrounding beautiful park is ideal for daily walks.

Reference: Visit Estonia

Address

Loona küla, Kihelkonna, Saaremaa, Estonia

See all sites in Saaremaa

Details

Founded: 1785-1786
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

www.loonamanor.ee
www.visitestonia.com
www.saaremaa.ee

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Mihkli Farm Museum (4,5 km)
Kihelkonna Church (3,4 km)
Lümanda Orthodox Church (5,4 km)

Kuressaare Castle (29 km)
The Knighthood Building (29,1 km)
The Weighing House (29,1 km)
Kuressaare Town Hall (29,2 km)
St. Lawrence's Church (29,2 km)
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (29,1 km)
Karja Church (47 km)
Valjala Church (46,1 km)
Mustjala Church (19,3 km)

User Reviews

Jürgen Bremer (2 months ago)
It is usually a pleasure taking accomodation in a manor. In this case, service during booking, check-in and all meals was super convenient and all staff very supportive, many thanks to Katrin and team! The rooms are in a state to feel well there, meals from high quality and variatons. The location and the surroundings are inviting for a holiday stay

Simas Balčiūnas (3 years ago)
Wonderful place, very delicious food, big portions. The host is very friendly and nice. Absolutely recommend it.

Didzis Balodis (3 years ago)
Food is delicious, but the choice is limited only to few dishes in every category. For a Main course we had a choice between Meat stew, Fish of the day and a Wild boar dish. No separate children menu. Overall a good choice if you happen to be in that region, as there are not much alternatives.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Timeless Treasures of Wales

Gothic Cathedrals of Belgium

Migthy Cathar Castles

Photo from Flickr, copyright AirphixTwin

Historic Site of the week

Kristiansten Fortress

Kristiansten Fortress was built to protect the city against attack from the east. Construction was finished in 1685. General Johan Caspar von Cicignon, who was chief inspector of kuks fortifications, was responsible for the new town plan of Trondheim after the great fire of 18 April 1681. He also made the plans for the construction of Kristiansten Fortress.

The fortress was built during the period from 1682 to 1684 and strengthened to a complete defence fortification in 1691 by building an advanced post Kristiandsands bastion in the east and in 1695 with the now vanished Møllenberg skanse by the river Nidelven. These fortifications were encircled by a continuous palisade and thereby connected to the fortified city. In 1750 the fortress was modernized with new bastions and casemates to protect against mortar artillery.