Mäo Manor, Manor in Paide kihlkund, Estonia
Mäo Manor is a rectangular stone building with classical architectural elements typical of Estonian estate construction. The structure features semicircular windows and sits within an old park surrounded by ancient trees.
The manor was built and owned by the Stackelberg and Grünewaldt families. In the interwar period it served as a children's home, later becoming a machinery and tractor station during Soviet times.
The facade shows classical features of Baltic German architecture reflecting the tastes of estate owners from past centuries. These details give a sense of how wealthy families chose to design their homes during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The building sits near side roads branching from the Tallinn-Tartu highway and is easy to reach by car. Access to the grounds is open, though visitor facilities are limited.
The manor originally featured a portico supported by four Tuscan columns that were later removed. This architectural change shows how the building's design and use shifted over time.
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