Tõstamaa manor, Late classicist manor in Tõstamaa parish, Estonia.
Tõstamaa manor is a late classicist estate house with elaborately decorated rooms featuring detailed wall and ceiling paintings throughout. A prominent central staircase connects multiple floors where each space displays different architectural details and furnishings.
This estate was founded in medieval times as a noble residence. It was converted to an educational institution in 1921 and has continued serving that purpose to the present day.
The manor's name reflects the family legacy that shaped its design and role in local life over centuries. Walking through, you sense how estate owners and their households organized their daily routines in these rooms.
The manor is accessible to visitors during summer months from June through August, though visits outside this period need advance notice. Plan your visit during warmer seasons to experience the rooms fully lit and the gardens in better condition.
The final owner, Alexander Stael von Holstein, was a professor at the University of Beijing who specialized in Oriental languages. This surprising connection to Asia shows how far the influence of Baltic nobility could reach.
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