Nēkens manor complex and Taurene regional history exposition
Nēķens – Nēķins – Nēķene manor has been and remains the economic and administrative center of Taurene rural territory since ancient times, which in recent years has also been supplemented by an exposition of local history!
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Landscape and nature
Urban environment
The landscape park is well preserved. The Gauja flows next to the manor.
The place is suitable for visitors of different ages.
The area is open to a large number of visitors.
The exposition arranged in 2005 in the vaulted rooms of the manor's ancient beer cellar reflects the evidence of several centuries of the county's history. Relics of parish families and a collection of banknotes used in the territory of Latvia are exhibited. The exposition tells the story of the people of Taurene – the Prime Ministers, Ministers and heads of the local government of Latvia. The life of the local people during the 40 years of the existence of the Taurene collective farm is reflected on the second floor. Sports achievements can be seen in photos, medals and memorabilia. The visit must be booked in advance.
A small conference hall for up to 50 people and a concert hall for up to 200 people are available for events.
The manor belonged to the Panders family until the agrarian reform of the Free State of Latvia in 1922. During the revolution of 1905, Nēķens Castle remained intact due to the humane management of the Panders family. The story shows that Nēķens farmers and servants confronted the arsonists.
The current building ensemble of Nēķena manor was built in the second half of the 19th century, replacing the previous, approximately 100-year-old building. The manor house was built according to the project of the architect R.G. Šmēlings in the 1980s, when Heinrich Panders was inspired by the architectural forms of the Italian Neo-Renaissance villas.
The manor complex includes a manor house, twenty outbuildings and a park. Currently, the Taurene rural territory administration and cultural center are located in the manor building. This is why the manor can only be viewed from the outside.
The manor complex can be viewed from the outside at any time of the year.
Working time
The manor complex is always accessible from the outside.
The exhibition can be viewed only with prior application for a certain day and time.