Apriķi manor - museum
Apriķi, Lažas pagasts
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The Baroque ensemble of the Aprikku manor (Apprikken) building was formed by the Alokste River in the 18th century. at the beginning. The manor house was built until 1742, but its octagonal tower in neo-Gothic forms was built in the 19th century. Most of the other buildings - barn, barn, mill - were built in the 19th century. on the other side, and at the same time a small landscape park is also being established. Apriķi manor since the 16th century. belonged to the von Osten – Saken family, but from 1790 to 1852 it was the property of the von Croft family. 20th century in the beginning, the owner of the manor is Carl Gustav Mannerheim, who later became the president of Finland, and is known as the author of the legendary Mannerheim line - the fortification system during the Winter War. Currently, the manor houses the Apriķi Museum, whose expositions tell about the ancient history of the region. A large family of gnomes has also found a home in the museum.