History

The manor ‘Karlamuiza’ (Manor Karlsruhe) was founded in the 18th century. Initially, it was called the ‘Wolf’ manor (Wolfsruh). In 1777, it was purchased by major Karl Eberhard fon Sievers, on his initiative the manor obtained the representative architecture and functions, as well as changed its name.

In the 19th century, the vicinity of the manor ‘Karlamuiza’ was rapidly developing, the manor was supplemented by new buildings. An open-plan romantic landscape park was arranged, covering the territory till the Amata river. The gorgeous vicinity with magnificent Amata banks became the most favourite attraction for travellers by the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century. In the end of the 19th century, the gardeners’ school was established there. It was the first gardening school in all the Baltic area.

The 1905 Revolution caused damage to the ‘Karlamuiza’ ensamble, when the beautiful landlord house was burned down. Over several years it was possible to restore the building.  After World War I, the landlord house of the manor was burned down again. This time it was not restored. During the First Republic, in the 30ies of the 20th century the central territory with the building was divided into several households, and the centre of the manor ‘Karlamuiza’ passed into the ownership of the Ministry of Agriculture. Find out more about the history of the manor in other sections.