Stukmaņi Manor

Stukmaņi Manor (Latvian: Stukmaņu muiža) is a manor house in the historical region of Vidzeme, in northern Latvia. It was built in the middle of the 18th century in Baroque style near the north bank of the Daugava River. The manor was severely damaged during World War I and lost its original appearance when it was rebuilt as a community center.
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The complex dates back to the 17th and 18th century, when a fortress was replaced by a mansion and other buildings.  The rectangular yard that is in the centre of the state is surrounded by the mansion, two granaries with columns that were built opposite one another, a stable and a wheelhouse.  The stable and wheelhouse, the bell tower and the gate create the most impressive part of the buildings.  Bells were rung because of religious rituals, but also to inform people at the estate about everyday issues.  The silhouette of the building is reminiscent of cloisters, city halls and churches that were common in Europe in the 18th century.  In 1780, the estate was taken over by the family of Karl Otto von Löwenstern, and the mansion can only be viewed from the outside.  There is a hiking trail near the estate.
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