Ungru Manor, Neo-baroque manor ruins in Ridala Parish, Estonia.
Ungru Manor is an unfinished stone ruin in Ridala Parish with eleven prominent gables. The structure was an exact architectural reproduction of Merseburg Castle from Halle, Germany, but now stands as fragments of that original design.
Count Ungern-Sternberg began construction in the 1890s, but the project came to a halt in 1908. The early deaths of the count and his intended bride brought the building work to an end.
The name comes from the Ungern-Sternberg family who built it as a symbol of their wealth and power. It reflects the building style that Baltic noble families favored in the 1800s.
The ruins are located near Haapsalu Airfield and accessible year-round. Wear appropriate footwear since the ground is uneven and requires careful walking.
Soviet military forces dismantled significant portions of the structure during their presence to obtain building materials for the nearby airfield. This damage remains visible in the missing wall sections and removed architectural elements.
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