Jaunmuiža Manor

Jaunmuiža Manor (Latvian: Jaunmuiža pils, German: Gut Neuhof), also called Jaunlutriņi Manor [1], is a manor house in Jaunlutriņi Parish, Saldus Municipality the historical region of Courland, in western Latvia. Originally built at the beginning of the 19th century, it currently houses the Jaunlutriņi primary school.[2]

Jaunmuiža Manor
Courland, Latvia
Jaunmuiža Manor
Coordinates56°49′45.4″N 22°24′06.8″E
TypeManor

History

In 1772 the second floor of the manor house was built. In front of the manor house there are sculptural carvings by sculptor Alvin Weinbach. Jaunmuiža granary, built in 1817, has also been preserved. The barn door, made of ruff-shaped boards and richly decorated with large nails, is recognized as an art monument. Other farm buildings have also been preserved. The building was renovated in 1973.

Jaunlutriņi primary school

In course of Latvian agrarian reform of 1920s manor was nationalized. On December 17, 1923 the Jaunlutriņi primary school has been moved to Jaunmuiža manor house. It is operating in this location ever since.[3]

Vācietis Memorial Museum

Colonel Jukums Vācietis (1873-1938) was born in the former manor house. In 1973 the J.Vācietis Memorial Museum was opened in a freshly renovated building. In front of the museum is a sculptural image of J.Vācietis, made by the sculptor Leo Davidova-Medene.

Manor park

Jaunmuiža park (2.2 ha) is located between Jaunmuiža manor house and road V1429 (Jaunpils - Ošenieki). Park was established in the end of 19th century by manor owner Prince Lieven. Park is well maintained, with 24 plantations of alien trees and shrubs. [4]

See also

References
  1. (in Latvian) Vitolds Mašnovskis Muižas latvia. Vēsture, arhitektūra, māksla. ISBN 9934847957, ISBN 9789934847950
  2. Zarāns, Alberts (2006). Latvijas pilis un muižas. Castles and manors of Latvia (in Latvian and English). Riga. ISBN 9984-785-05-X. OCLC 72358861.
  3. (in Latvian) Jaunlutriņu attīstības biedrība
  4. (in Latvian) Jaunmuiža


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