Palsmanes muiža

Palsmane Manor was built between 1870 and 1880. As political systems changed, so too did the fate of the manor. 1918. After the proclamation of the Latvian state in 1918 and the implementation of the agrarian reform, German manor ownership was abolished. The village centre was divided into farms and building plots, and the manor house became the property of Palsmane Rural Territory. Over time, the main manor building served various purposes: it housed a boys’ boarding school, functioned as a hospital for German soldiers during World War II, and later accommodated Palsmane Secondary School. In subsequent years, apartments were created for teachers of Palsmane Primary School, and in 1959, the manor was converted into a boarding school, which continues to operate to this day.

  • The building is constructed in an eclectic Neo-Renaissance style typical of late 19th-century manor architecture, featuring restrained façade decoration and a central tower.
  • The architect is unknown, though it is believed to be the work of the architect Rudolf Heinrich Zirkwitz.
  • Until 1920, the manor was home to Paulina von Behr, born Kalena.
  • The manor park is home to several venerable trees, offers benches for relaxation, and features a disc golf course for active recreation enthusiasts.
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    Palsmanes muiža, Palsmanes pagasts
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    Tours available with prior arrangement!