Von Echstedtska Gården, Manor house in Säffle Municipality, Sweden.
Von Echstedtska Gården is a manor house in Säffle Municipality with classical exterior architecture and elaborately decorated Rococo interiors throughout its rooms. The building complex includes several historic structures that form the original estate grounds.
The manor house was built in 1764 and represents a significant example of 18th-century Swedish architecture. Its original structural elements have endured through the centuries and continue to shape the appearance of the estate today.
The rooms display furniture and decorations from the 1700s, including biblical scenes and floral paintings on the walls. Visitors see here the tastes and artistic preferences of Swedish nobility from that period.
The estate is open from May to August, Tuesday through Sunday between 11 AM and 6 PM. Guided tours in multiple languages help visitors understand the history and interior design of the property.
A distinctive feature is the elaborately decorated outdoor toilet from the 1700s, complete with ceiling paintings and architectural details. It is considered one of Sweden's most ornately designed toilet facilities and offers insight into the lifestyles of upper-class residents.
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