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: Apriķi, Lažas pagasts
Phone: (+371) 29184684
E-pasts: 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!
GPS: 56.803721, 21.507341