Have you ever wondered what lies behind the ancient buildings of Cesis, or even noticed that they were once manor houses? This route will take you on a journey through the centuries, discovering 12 historic manor houses, each with its own stories and secrets. From the luxurious Cesis Castle Manor with its New Castle to the romantic Valentina Manor or “Florida”, whose surroundings reminded its contemporaries of an American resort.
Walk the old paths and streets, learn about the strict rules of the Berzaine Gymnasium – where students even had to bring a fur coat, 9 day shirts and 12 pairs of socks! Find out how the town gallows were located on the lands of Jurģi Manor, which the inhabitants tried to circumvent by taking a detour, or how the white clay of Gluda half-manor was so valuable that it is still state property with a ban on extracting it.
A walk through history is more than just “old buildings” – it’s a chance to peek into the intrigues of the nobility, the lives of doctors and scientists, and even the creation of famous works of literature. Along the way, you might spot the place where the imprisoned poet Treimanis-Zvārgulis sat in 1910, or where Cēsis’ first lemonade factory opened in 1913. Manor Stories is a journey through time, where every turn reveals a new facet of Cēsis history!
