Sõmerpalu Manor

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Description

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

Palaces, manors and town halls in EstoniaAll sites in SõmerpaluPart of the Russian Empire

Address
Karja, Sõmerpalu, Estonia

Established
1860's

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