Ezere Manor, Manor house in Courland region, Latvia
Ezere Manor is a residential building from the 18th and 19th centuries in the Courland region with characteristic white walls and rows of large windows. The structure reveals two different building phases, with both periods visible in the facade details.
The manor was founded in 1750 by the von Bernewitz family and shaped the Courland landscape for generations. In 1945, it became the location where a major military force surrendered, marking the end of fighting in the region.
The manor shows how Baltic German noble families lived and built their homes, with a design that reflects their position in the regional society of that time.
The building is located near the Lithuanian border and operates as an elementary school for the local community today. Visitors should check in advance about access during school hours, as the building continues to serve its educational function.
The manor underwent a remarkable transformation in 1922 when it became a school and maintained this function for over a century. Despite the many political changes in the region, the building consistently focused on education and learning.
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