Borherta muiža, Herrenhaus in Lettland
Borherta muiža is a wooden manor house built in the mid-18th century in Riga and ranks among the city's oldest timber structures. The building contains multiple rooms with distinctive window patterns in rococo style and is protected as an architectural monument.
The manor was founded in the mid-18th century by a wealthy family and served as a residence through generations of different owners. In the 20th century, its use changed until a 1999 restoration preserved the building for public access.
Borherta muiža is named after its original owners and reveals through its interior how wealthy families lived in the 18th century. The decorative fireplaces, wooden paneling, and period wallpapers show how residents furnished and used their rooms.
The manor sits within a park featuring a protected oak tree, accessible via walking paths and inviting for strolls. Plan enough time to explore both the interior and surrounding grounds, especially if guided tours are available.
Borherta muiža stands among only three preserved timber structures from that era in Riga, making it a rare witness to 18th-century craftsmanship. Its wallpapers rank among the oldest of their kind in the city and remain applied to the wooden walls as originally done.
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