Sagadi manor is located on the Northern coast of Estonia in the Park, Lahemaa 90 km from Tallinn. The history of the estate has more than 500 years. Today the manor is a cultural and tourist centre.
The first written mention of the manor dates from the year 1469. In 1687, the estate passed to Swedish the adjutant General of Gideon von Fock. Until 1749 manor house were made of wood, starting this year, the grandson of Johann Ernst von Fock, Gideon von Fock, has started the construction of a stone manor house. Background Phocas lived in his estate until 1939 year, however, in 1919, the year it was nationalized, and its main building was placed is the school that functioned here until 1974. Then the Rakvere estate was transferred to the timber industry, and there began restoration work, which lasted until 1987.
Currently the estate is open to visitors. In 1987 it was converted into a forest Museum, where you can learn about the trees and herbs found in Estonia, as well as birds and animals that live here. Today the main building is rented for various events: weddings, banquets. The estate also houses a hotel and a restaurant.
The main building of the manor house was built in the early classical style with decorative elements of Rococo. Interior of a restored manor house. Here is the furniture and furnishings of the era. Spacious yard that surrounds the building is in excellent condition, with numerous flower beds, lawns, paths.
One of the attractions of the Sagadi estate is a wine cellar where you will taste the brand Viru Valge, Laua Viin, Saaremaa Viin, natural Estonian alcohol and original tincture of birch buds, mint, garlic, sage, onion.
Of great interest is hunting room, which is striking in its original setting. It is decorated with wooden tables and chairs, legs and back which are made from the branched horns. In addition, this hall has a collection of hunting weapons in the past 250 years.
At the manor house garden begins, passing through its Central alley, you will find yourself at the pond. It is made in the form of the infinity sign, which once was a symbol of eternal love the owner of the estate to his wife, and today promises a long and happy life for newlyweds celebrating their wedding here.
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