Raadi manor park, Protected architectural park in Raadi-Kruusamäe district, Tartu, Estonia.
Raadi manor park is a protected architectural park in the Raadi-Kruusamäe district featuring historical structures scattered across its grounds. The site includes manor ruins, a water tower, an ice cellar, and restored walls, all connected by walking paths that circle Raadi Lake.
The estate belonged to the Liphardt noble family until World War I, when it housed their extensive art collection. After the war, the grounds became the Estonian National Museum in 1922.
The grounds hosted intellectual and artistic gatherings during the 1800s, drawing thinkers and creative minds to its spaces. Visitors today can sense this cultural legacy in how the landscape was carefully designed to inspire reflection and exchange.
The park is open daily and best explored on foot, with walking paths connecting the scattered structures around the lake. Wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is uneven in places and paths may be unpaved.
The park was designed in the mid-18th century by German landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenné, who blended the natural surroundings with architectural features in ways that were ahead of his time. His approach created a space where the built structures enhance rather than overwhelm the landscape.
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