Zvārtava Manor

The manor features boulder walls, two floors, and a steep gable roof characteristic of Tudor architecture in northern Latvia's Vidzeme region.

The estate, initially named Adsel-Schwarzhof in 1405, belonged to the von Delvig family during the 18th century before passing to the von Fersen family.

The Latvian Artists Union transformed the manor into an international art center in 1970, hosting exhibitions and creative seminars for artists worldwide.

The manor contains numerous auxiliary buildings, including a gardener's house, barn, windmill, and stables that visitors can explore during guided tours.

An engraved stone above the threshold displays the Latin inscription 'Hic habitat Felicitas, nihil mali intret' meaning 'Happiness lives here, nothing bad comes in'.

Location: Gaujiena Parish

Inception: 19 century

Architectural style: Tudor architecture

Website: http://zvartavaspils.lv/home

GPS coordinates: 57.53730,26.36870

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01