Keila-Joa manor house

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Keila-Joa manor house, Gothic Revival manor house in Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality, Estonia.

The manor house exhibits Gothic Revival elements with pointed arches, detailed stonework, and decorative features designed by architect Andrei Stackenschneider in 1831.

Built for Count Alexander von Benckendorff, the manor welcomed Russian royalty, soprano Henriette Sontag, and composer Alexei Lvov during the Imperial period.

The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs operated from this location between 1927 and 1940, before the building transferred to military use.

Located near the third largest waterfall in Estonia, visitors can access the site through suspension bridges and explore a 3-kilometer nature trail.

A small hydroelectric power plant with 365 kW capacity operates near the manor, combining historical architecture with modern energy production.

Location: Lääne-Harju Rural Municipality

Architects: Andrei Stackenschneider

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Part of: Keila-Joa Manor

GPS coordinates: 59.39700,24.29562

Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:01

Natural sites and historic buildings across Estonia

Estonia features limestone formations, medieval ruins, waterfalls, and protected natural areas. Notable sites include the 36-meter Kõpu Lighthouse from 1531, the submerged Rummu Quarry, and multiple manor houses from the 19th century. Natural attractions include the Kaali meteorite craters, red sandstone formations at Taevaskoda, and various wetland ecosystems. Historic structures range from Orthodox cathedrals to water mills and maritime museums.

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