The manor was first mentioned in 1521. In 1834 Reinhold von
Liphart rented it to Tartu University, after which the manor
accommodated the innovative Institute of Agriculture but the next
owner von Sievers saw it best to end the contract. Ott...
The colourful varved clay soil in Vana-Vigala has sparkled tales
of a sunk castle. The peasants heaped the 222 meters long Wall
of Hunger to the north border in 1867 after a next crop failure in
return for grain given to them. On the other side...
Location: Mõisapargi 1, Vao küla, Väike-Maarja vald, Lääne-Virumaa, 46230
Vao Tower-Fortress from the second half of the 14th century is one of the most unique buildings in Lääne-Virumaa. The tower has been of built local limestone and was the vassal's permanent living quarters, evidenced by a dansker, a washing area, a ...