Vanamõisa manor, Haljala Parish

Vanamõisa is a manor estate in Haljala Parish featuring historic buildings set within structured grounds. The property displays traditional Estonian architecture with a main building surrounded by landscaped areas and outbuildings typical of countryside estates.

The property was established by the House of Brevern, a Baltic noble family that administered the region over several centuries. The estate served as a center for managing agricultural lands and local governance throughout the period of the estates system.

This manor reflects how the Baltic nobility lived and organized their estates as centers of local authority and farming operations. The buildings and grounds show the social status that such estates held in the rural community.

The estate can be reached via the main road through Haljala Parish with easy access from nearby villages. Walking through the grounds allows visitors to observe the architectural details and garden layout at a comfortable pace.

The original garden design still shows the landscaping principles used on Estonian noble properties with structured greenery and pathways. These details offer a glimpse into how outdoor spaces were arranged on such estates in earlier times.