Preiļi von der Borch Manor, Neo-Gothic manor in Preiļi, Latvia
Preiļi von der Borch Manor is a two-story Neo-Gothic palace with a round turret on its northeast corner, sitting within a large landscape park. The grounds feature decorative ponds that frame the setting in green surroundings.
The Borch family owned the estate from 1382 until 1866, when Michael Borch sold the property following the abolition of serfdom in Latvia. This change marked the end of the family's control over the estate.
The manor now houses the Preiļi History and Applied Art Museum, welcoming visitors to explore collections created by local and international artists. This role reflects how the estate continues to serve as a cultural center for the region.
The interior was extensively renovated to restore architectural details and create exhibition spaces for visitors to explore. The grounds with their park layout are easy to walk through and offer different areas to discover.
Beneath the manor lies a chapel with a basement crypt built in 1817, where archaeologists discovered fragments of a uniform belonging to an Order of Malta commander. This hidden chamber reveals a layer of history literally beneath visitors' feet.
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