וִילָה, Cirstu palace

4123 Cirsti

Cirstu manor in beautiful surroundings

About 130 km east of Riga in southern Livonia is the former Zirstenhoff (Cirsti) Estate. The estate complex is picturesquely set at the bend of the Ogre River, a tributary of the Duna. Approximately 1 km of shoreline is included in the property. The mansion of Zirstenhoff is an impressive example of the Neo-Gothic design of the 19th century. There is a whole range of elements that reflect this architectural style. The preserved 7-axled main building spreads over a 20×15 m space and is a two-storey structure upon a high basement floor. The 3-axled middle risalit sits forward from the façade.