Pelči Manor, Art Nouveau manor in Pelči, Latvia
Pelči Manor is a two-story residence featuring elaborate decorations, bas-reliefs of knights' heads, and carved staircases designed by architect Wilhelm Neumann in 1903. The building displays characteristic Art Nouveau details throughout its interior spaces and currently serves as a school facility.
Prince Michael von Liven commissioned the construction of this residence, which later served as headquarters for Army Group Courland during World War II. The building thus connects two distinct periods of the region's history.
The first floor holds a library with rare books about noble families and scientific works, displayed in heated cases with ornate designs.
The property sits roughly 160 kilometers from Riga and 10 kilometers from Kuldiga, making it accessible from larger towns in the region. Since it operates as a school and library space, visiting on non-school days is recommended to explore the grounds freely.
The 9.2-hectare park was designed by Georg Kuphaldt and contains 48 tree species, including rare varieties like late cherry and service-berry maple. This collection makes the grounds a notable example of historical park design in the region.
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