Cīrava Manor, Gothic Revival manor in Cīrava, Latvia.
Cīrava Manor is a four-story Gothic Revival residence featuring wooden floors connecting each level and marble-decorated hearths throughout. The interior displays ornamental ceilings from the early 1800s, and the surrounding grounds contain a park with a decorative pond and two islands within it.
The estate began as a hunting lodge for a German Baltic baron in 1752 and was extensively rebuilt in 1868 by architect Teodor Zeiler into its current Gothic Revival form. The von Manteuffel-Szoeges family acquired it in 1781 and maintained the property as their residence for generations.
The name comes from a Livonian family that held the property for generations. Visitors can walk through spaces that reflect this Baltic heritage and the lifestyle of its former residents.
The manor is currently not in active use but can be viewed to understand its structure and potential. The grounds with walking paths around the park and pond are easy to explore at a leisurely pace.
A functioning watermill on the grounds produces electricity and serves as a renewable energy source for the area. This unusual feature shows how the estate has maintained sustainability across different periods.
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