Apriķi manor (Apprikken) baroque – style development first appeared at the river Alokste in the early 18th century, when a manor house, a granary and a housekeeperš house were built around the yard. The manor house was completed by 1742, and a three – tory octagonal neo – gothic tower was addes to it in the 19th century. Apriķi manor had benn the property of the von Osten – Sackens’family since the 16th century, but later was owned by the von Corfu family from 1790 to 1852. In 1901 the manor bought Carl Gustaf Mannerheim – former president of Finland and author of legendary Mannerheim line – fortification sistem during Winter War (1939 – 1940). The building now houses Apriķi Museum, which includes exhibits evidencing the history of the region. A large family of dwarves have found their home in the museum too!
Address: Apriķu skola, Lažas pagasts, Aizputes novads
Phone: (+371) 29184684
E-mail: rukisaina@inbox.lv
Business hours: October 15 – May 15 / Monday – Friday 8:00 – 16:00
May 15 – October 15 / Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 – 17:00
Other time – by arranging the visit beforehand!
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