Nurmiži Manor, Herrenhaus in Lettland
Nurmiži Manor is a manor estate in Latvia that includes buildings and grounds spanning several centuries. The main house displays neoclassical features with wall paintings and has been rebuilt multiple times, while the park contains ponds and diverse planted trees.
The manor originated in the 17th century and was rebuilt multiple times through the early 1900s. Parts of the walls date to the 14th century when they belonged to a castle built by the Livonian Order, later becoming a center for agricultural and economic activity.
The manor's name reflects the heritage of the region and its residents over time. The estate shows how wealthy families lived across centuries and what role such places held in local community life.
The manor sits in a rural area and can be explored on foot at your own pace. Walking through the rooms and pathways allows you to understand the layout of the estate and see how spaces connect across the grounds.
A memorial stone placed in the courtyard in 1982 honors the creators of the Latvian carriage horse breed and reveals an unexpected connection to equestrian traditions. This detail links the manor to regional heritage beyond architecture.
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