Stola herrgård, Manor house near Lake Vänern, Lidköping Municipality, Sweden.
Description
Stola herrgård is a manor house situated on elevated terrain near Lake Vänern with a main building, secondary structures, and farm buildings that form a unified complex. The property is surrounded by meadows, fields, and woodlands that integrate the estate into the surrounding countryside.
History
The Ekeblad family acquired the estate in the 16th century and held it across multiple generations while family members served in prominent royal positions. Ownership changed in 1879, marking the end of the family's control over this property.
Culture
The interior displays Rococo furnishings and decorations from the 1700s that reveal how Swedish nobility lived and furnished their homes during that era. Visitors can see how rooms were organized and decorated to reflect the wealth and status of the families who lived there.
Practical
Access is provided through guided tours arranged by the managing foundation that lead visitors through different areas of the property. It is helpful to check in advance which sections are included in the available tours.
Did you know?
The interior furnishings were carefully researched and reconstructed to match their original state during the Ekeblad family era. This detailed restoration work allows visitors to experience the rooms as they appeared centuries ago.
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