Nereta Manor, Manor house in Nereta Parish, Latvia
Nereta Manor is a house with a rectangular layout that shows the building style of Baltic noble culture in the 16th century. The preserved structures show regional building methods and how rooms were arranged on an estate of that time.
The manor was founded in 1501 and belonged to Wilhelm of Eferna, a former commander of the Livonian Order, who used it as a fortified home. Over the centuries the property went through different changes and was later used as a school location.
The manor served as a center for learning and craft in the region, where children of workers received education in its spaces. The rooms still show how knowledge and skills were passed down on this landed estate.
Visitors can explore the preserved parts of the manor and learn about the different rooms and their meaning. It is helpful to check access conditions before visiting, as these can vary by season.
During World War I, German troops built a narrow-gauge railway near the manor that connected Nereta to other settlements. This temporary railway is today a little-known chapter in the local war history.
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