Purtse Manor

Purtse Manor features a three-story fortified Renaissance manor house built in the early 16th century with thick stone walls, defensive battlements, and period architectural elements that combine Gothic and Renaissance design influences.

Originally constructed around 1533 by Baron Jakob von Taube, the manor served as a fortified residence and later changed hands multiple times, including ownership by Henrik Fleming and the von Stackelberg family until Estonian land reforms in 1919.

The manor represents an important example of Estonian medieval fortress architecture and serves as a protected cultural monument, hosting exhibitions, concerts, and educational programs that showcase regional history and architectural heritage.

Visitors can explore the restored manor through guided tours available from June to August, with a restaurant on-site serving modern Estonian cuisine featuring local seafood and game, plus facilities for events and conferences.

The manor contains one of Estonia's few surviving hypocaust heating systems from the 16th century, an ancient Roman-style underfloor heating method that warmed the main hall through heated air circulation beneath the floors.

Location: Kirchspiel Luggenhusen

GPS coordinates: 59.41900,27.01290

Latest update: July 25, 2025 20:49