Õisu Manor

Viljandi, Estonia

The Classicist main building of the Õisu Manor was built at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. The wide and high parade staircase with sculptures of white marble makes the mansion impressive; one of the sculptures is a Protege of Home, the other one symbolizes Power. Many outbuildings belong to the Manor Ensemble, of which one of the most interesting one is the so-called "wry stable". There is an English-style park, one of the first in Estonia, behind the main building.

There has been a Õisu dairy school since 1922. At present school provides training in dairy work and other branches of food processing.

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Founded: 1760-1767
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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alice kallas (2 years ago)
Amazing building and event venue! Summers are perfect for events and outdoors parties. Inside there is awesome museum room and everything inside looks like it used to!
Martijn Hensen (2 years ago)
Enjoyed the play 3 musketärid. Nice ambience and the play fits perfectly in it's surroundings!
Kalev Kaasiku (2 years ago)
Very nice and personal tour
Рома Кононенко (3 years ago)
Super!
Priit Kallas (4 years ago)
Excellent example of an Estonian manor.
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