Louhisaari Manor, Southwest Finland, Finland
4.5 (30 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Askainen Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Very pleasant
After belonging to the Fleming family since the 15th century, Louhisaari was in 1795 bought by the Mannerheim family, which owned it until 1903. The Marshal of Finland C. G. E. Mannerheim was born at Louhisaari in 1867. The main building dates from 1655 and is one of the rare examples of palatial architecture in Finland. The festive floor and the service floor are in 17th-century style and furnished to match. The middle floor, where the actual living quarters were, was modernised during the 18th and 19th centuries, and the rooms in this part of the castle reflect the interior-decoration styles of that time. The castle is surrounded by an English landscape park. The main building of Louhisaari Manor was opened to public on 1st of June 1967. Louhisaari Manor is located on the southwest coast of Finland 30 km North of Turku. Louhisaari is now closed but we are open again from May 15th 2016.
Address
Louhisaarentie 244, Askainen 21240 Finland
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Website
http://www.nba.fi/en/museums/louhisaari
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4.5 based on (30 reviews)
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5AnnaH0j 5:00 PM Aug 31, 2015
Take a trip and enjoy history
This historical manor house is one of a kind in Finland. It boasts a long, eventful history and the past owners include some of the most prominent families in Finland. You can only visit on a guided tour, but they have them often during the peak tourist season. The guide we had was very enthusiastic and we heard many interesting stories relating to the house and the families that have lived there. Remember to also walk around the garden and perhaps visit the cafe next door. Certainly worth the trip - which is mostly along small, picturesque roads.
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4suomituristi2015 5:00 PM Jul 5, 2017
Worth a detour
Even though this place is located far from many places, it is worth visiting. Entrance fee is not too much considering you get a very good guided tour. The tour is not too long, so you get to understand a lot. Before visiting, find out the guidance hours, as you cannot visit the manor on your own. The gardens are free of charge.
