Varakļāni Palace

Varakļāni Palace
General information
Architectural style Classicism
Town or city Varakļāni
Country Latvia
Construction started 1783
Completed 1789
Client Michael Johann
von der Borch
Design and construction
Architect Vincenzo Macotti

Varakļāni Palace (Latvian: Varakļānu muižas pils) is a palace in the historical region of Latgale, in Latvia.

History

The structure was designed by the Italian architect Vincenzo Macotti at the request of the estate's owner, Count Michael Johann von der Borch. Construction was begun in 1783 and completed in 1789.

The building housed the Varakļāni secondary school from 1921 to 1960. The palace and grounds are currently administered by the town of Varakļāni.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Zarāns, Alberts (2006). Latvijas pilis un muižas. Castles and manors of Latvia (in Latvian and English). Riga. ISBN 9984-785-05-X. OCLC 72358861.


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