Ilga Manor, Manor house in Skrudaliena Parish, Latvia
Ilga Manor is a country house in Skrudaliena Parish near Daugavpils, built in the late 1890s with a design that emphasizes balanced window placement and ornamental stonework. The building maintains its original structural form and details from that period.
Wilhelm Neumann designed the manor in the 1890s as a hunting lodge for the local nobility situated near the Belarusian border. The building underwent a complete restoration in 2012 funded by European grants.
The manor reflects the architectural choices made by Baltic German landowners who built many country estates across the Latvian countryside during the 1800s. The building shows how wealthy families shaped the rural landscape through their homes.
The University of Daugavpils operates the manor as an educational facility today, so access may be limited depending on academic activities. It is best to contact the university in advance before planning a visit.
The manor was originally built as a hunting lodge, revealing how the nobility spent their leisure time in the countryside. Today it functions as both a historical structure and a working educational center.
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