CASTLE TOUR

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The focal point of the Manor is the Castle interiors built in 1860. The Castle exterior is in the neo gothic stylewith neo renaissance and eclectic interiors. The builder of the present Castle, August von Pistohlkors recalls: ‘… me and my Emily were getting down to work with a great love. I dedicated all my efforts to create something lasting and beautiful for our Fatherland. My home was my world…” August von Pistohlkors

 

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ENTRANCE HALL STAIRCASE

One of the greatest treasures of the Castle is the wide woodcraft staircase decorated with lathed balusters, volute consoles, newels and balconies in dark oak wood. Constructed in 1860, the stairs are still being used counting our footsteps.

PHOTO GALLERY OF THE ANCIENT INTERIORS

Thanks to the information provided by the Pistohlkors descendants and memory collectors Katrina Klausner and Dagnija Gasler-Rosch, there is a photo gallery of the interiors and splendour in the Castle during the Pistohlkors’ rule.

CEILING AND DOORS OF THE GROUND FLOOR HALL

The ceiling of the Dining Hall on the ground floor consists of wooden crossbars decorated in ornaments and relief mouldings. The paintings create intarsia and make up a delicate arabesque. The lakeside balcony windows still have intarsed inner shutters.

FURNICES

The splendid ancient furnaces in the Castle are witness to the noble past. It is not only a stage set decoration, they can fill our hearts with beaming warmth.

ANCIENT WALL PAINT

The history of the Castle wall paint was revealed during the research. There are also examples of the original colour to compare with the present paint.

ENGISER’S PIANO

The piano in the Salon belongs to the piano maker from Birini Manor, Karlis Engizers, given as a present to the local teacher and choral conductor Adolfs Lukstins for his contribution to the education and culture development of the villagers in 1930s.

LIBRARY

Birini Manor Library consists of several hundred books of different historic periods and subjects. There are written records in English, Russian and German. The book directory is available in the restaurant and at the reception. You can take some books with you to read in the park.

 

  • Reading outside the library includes a guarantee by your ID document, except for the hotel guests.
  • Entrance fee charged except for the seminar, banquet, and hotel guests.