10. February, 2024
Stories of the Zemgale manors with the guide Ina Jurģe - Rococo details of the Codes manor, a moment for dreams, cake and coffee in the Manager's house of the Vircavas manor. The exquisite Mazmežotne manor
Start: 10.02.2024 8:30
End: 10.02.2024 ~19:00
Excursion program:
at 8:30 departure from Riga, stop at the Academy of Sciences
Let's visit the artist Ginta Zaumane's "Vīnakalna oven"! Vīnkalns ceplis tells its story from Iecava, from Vīnkalns, which is not like a mountain at all. Here you can learn the story of the creation of Zemgale ceramics and buy black (swept) ceramics. By the way, Christmas is not far away!
(Visit 3 EUR)
Codes manor - the construction of the manor complex began in the 18th century. In the 40s, when Ulrich von Böck managed the manor. The main building of the manor has preserved its original size, the rococo decoration of the hall ceiling and doors decorated with wood carvings have also been preserved. Now the manor has acquired a new outfit and life - let's go take a look!
(Excursion to the manor EUR 2.50)
Lunch in Bauska
The history of the Mazmežotne manor is connected with the family of noblemen Līvens, who farmed in Mazmežotne until the 1930s. The buildings of the manor were heavily damaged during the First World War. During the first independent state, it became a model manor house, but during the Second World War, the attic and roof of the residential building burned down. 2007 renovation works of the Mazmežotne complex were started. Currently, the Mazmežotne manor is a beautiful and tidy place surrounded by nature for guests to relax, as a four-star hotel has been arranged in the manor buildings.
(Excursion to the manor 8 EUR)
At the end of the tour, we visit the Vircavas manor's Manager's house, or the Manor's rooms!
The house of the manager of the Vircava manor was built by the architect Severīns Jensens in 1776, according to the order of the Duke of Kurzeme and Zemgale Pēteris Bīron. From the Duke's Manager's building, the Manor's family of rooms now operates, waiting for visitors
Let's go on an excursion, during which you will see the values of the house, hear the story of the Manor family, maybe also something musical and immerse yourself in thoughts while enjoying an unforgettable cake with aromatic coffee!
(Excursion to the manor with cake and coffee 9 EUR)
Return to Riga around 19:00
Excursion price: 38 EUR
The price includes: seat on the bus, accompanying guide
The price does not include: entrance fees, catering fees, etc. costs
Application for the tour by phone 29257464 or info@jaunirakursi.lv