Dzērbene Manor, Manor house in Dzērbene Parish, Latvia
Dzērbene Manor is a manor house in northern Latvia, combining Classicism and Neo-Gothic features with grand windows and decorative stone elements. The structure now serves as the parish administration building, community center, music school, and coffee shop for residents and visitors.
The estate was first documented in 1555 when it belonged to Christoph Sturz, the chancellor of the Archbishopric of Riga. Ownership later passed to Russian nobility, marking significant changes in the property's history.
The building reflects the architectural choices of Baltic German nobility, blending Western European and Russian design traditions. You can see this cultural mix in its details and decorative elements today.
The manor is accessible to visitors who want to explore the building or visit the coffee shop on the grounds. It is helpful to check ahead for opening times and when the music school and administrative offices allow visitors.
After the 1920 agrarian reform, the manor grounds were divided into 144 separate farms, fundamentally transforming the local agricultural landscape. This division shows how land ownership dramatically changed during this period in Latvia.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
