Jomfruens Egede, Neoclassical manor house in Faxe Municipality, Denmark.
Jomfruens Egede is a neoclassical manor positioned near Faxe with two parallel wings situated beside Østre Egede Church. The architecture displays refined design elements typical of this style period.
The structure underwent major redesign in the late 18th century under Sophie Amalie Moth's direction, who engaged architects Caspar Frederik Harsdorff and Joseph Christian Lillie. These alterations established the appearance it displays today.
The name references two unmarried noblewomen who shaped the estate's identity centuries ago, creating an unusual connection to female leadership in aristocratic lands. This heritage remains visible in how locals and historians speak about the property today.
The property sits roughly three kilometers northwest of Faxe town, set within an expansive landscape. This remote positioning means the manor feels separated from urban centers and offers views across open countryside.
The interior contains outstanding examples of late 18th-century Danish craftsmanship that the National Museum of Denmark has documented and studied. These detailed works reveal the skill level of artisans working in that era.
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