Vääna Manor, Medieval manor in Keila Parish, Estonia.
Vääna Manor is a Baroque structure featuring two circular pavilions with decorated vaulted roofs flanking an extended main house, creating a symmetrical and refined design. The complex occupies a substantial grounds with surrounding outbuildings and maintained outdoor spaces.
First recorded in 1325 as a fortified residence for Padise Abbey, the property was reshaped into its current form between 1784 and 1797 by the von Stackelberg family. This transformation converted the monastic estate into an elegant aristocratic manor.
The pavilions once held an art collection featuring works by renowned painters such as Hans Holbein and Claude Lorrain, assembled during the von Stackelberg family's ownership. This collection reflected the wealth and refined taste that characterized aristocratic country life during that period.
The manor now operates as an educational complex with a school and public library open to visitors during standard hours. Accessing the spaces requires coordination with the facility, so planning ahead ensures a worthwhile visit to the grounds.
A narrow-gauge railway connected the estate to Tallinn in 1913, constructed to supply Peter the Great's Naval Fortress during military operations. This rail link briefly transformed the remote property into a strategic military supply point.
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