Tähtvere Manor

Tähtvere Manor is an estate near Tartu in Estonia featuring a main building constructed in 1910 in heimat style. The property is now used by the Estonian University of Life Sciences and includes several outbuildings such as a barn, smithy, and farmhand quarters.

The manor was first mentioned in written records in 1515 and belonged to the Bishop of Tartu during medieval times before becoming part of the Livonia Governorate. After 1917, the location's political status changed with Estonian independence.

The buildings show how Baltic German landowners designed their homes and how this architectural style shaped Estonian manor estates. Visitors can still see these design choices today when walking through the property.

The estate belongs to the Estonian University of Life Sciences and visitors can view the exterior of the buildings, particularly during bicycle tours. The best way to explore the site is to join one of these guided tours.

Lesser known is that the subdivision of the estate's land in 1919 led to the creation of the Tähtvere District in Tartu, which is now an entire residential neighborhood. This conversion from rural land to urban area shaped Tartu's development during the early independence period.

Location: Kirchspiel Nüggen

GPS coordinates: 58.38797,26.69675

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46