Kiltsi Manor, Medieval manor in Väike-Maarja Parish, Estonia
Kiltsi Manor is a stone manor house in Väike-Maarja with early classical features and distinctive turrets that give it a castle-like character. The property includes well-preserved outbuildings such as servants' quarters, a dairy kitchen, and stables that together form a working estate complex.
The manor was first recorded in 1466 and received its present form through a major reconstruction from 1784 to 1790 under Major Hermann Johann von Beckendorff. This rebuilding transformed it into the classical structure that stands today.
The manor carries the name of a Baltic noble family and is shaped today by its role as an educational community hub. The place reflects the connection between former rural landed estates and modern communal life in Estonia.
The manor functions today as an educational facility and visits typically require advance arrangement with staff. Plan to visit in the warmer months when the grounds and gardens are most accessible and show their full character.
The explorer and naval officer Adam Johann von Krusenstern owned the property from 1816 to 1846, leaving a mark on the manor's history. This connection links the estate to stories of maritime voyages and distant explorations undertaken by its notable resident.
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