Egeløkke, Manor house in Langeland Municipality, Denmark
Egeløkke is a neoclassical manor house built in 1845, located on the northern part of Langeland island. The estate is surrounded by farmland and forest, continuing to operate as an agricultural property today.
The estate dates back to the 1420s when the Mylting family owned it. Major transformations took place during the Swedish occupation in the 1650s, a turbulent period for the property.
The manor served as a significant place in Danish literary history when writer N.F.S. Grundtvig worked there as a tutor in 1805. His experiences on the estate influenced the development of his literary ideas.
The manor is a private residence and cannot be visited inside. Visitors can view the building from the exterior and explore the surrounding landscape, which offers pleasant walking paths.
During the Swedish invasion of 1657, Elisabeth Thermo paid the occupying forces with gold, silver, and jewelry to protect the estate from further damage. This bold negotiation helped prevent greater destruction of the property.
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