Sõmerpalu Manor

Sõmerpalu, Estonia

In the Middle Ages, the manor belonged to the von Kursells and was built as a vassals’ stronghold (only a few ruins remain). The long and impressive historicist main building was completed during the ownership of the von Moellers in the 1860s (now privately owned).

Reference: Estonian Manors

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Karja, Sõmerpalu, Estonia
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Founded: 1860's
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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