Wahrenbrock Manor, Manor house in Vārnava, Latvia
Wahrenbrock Manor is a classical-style country house near Vārnava with symmetrical proportions and multiple supporting structures. The estate includes a barn, granary, two residential cottages, stables, and storage buildings that together form a complete working compound.
The manor was built in 1801 and changed ownership among several noble families over time. The von Behr family acquired it from Wilhelm Dollert and held the estate through generations.
The manor serves the local community as a meeting place and center for learning about regional architecture. You can see how the main house and its outbuildings continue to function as gathering spaces for residents today.
The property sits in a rural setting south of Piksteres Lake and is accessible by car or on foot, though reaching it requires traveling through countryside. The warmer months offer the best visiting conditions when all outdoor areas and buildings are fully accessible.
During Soviet times the building served as an administrative center with a cinema and library, completely changing how the space was used. This second life of the manor remains visible in the physical spaces and tells a story of the region's recent past.
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