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Riilahti Manor (fin.Riilahden kartano, swe.Rilax gård) is an historical manor of the nobility inBromarv,Raseborg,Finland.[1][2][3][4]
The first mention of the Riilahti Manor in historical records dates back to 1437 and it became aseat farm in 1647. The mansion was owned byLord High Chancellor of SwedenAxel Oxenstierna in the 17th century.[2]
TheAminoff family has owned the mansion since 1725. The current main building was designed byJohan Fredrik Aminoff,Gabriel Bonsdorff,Johan Albrecht Ehrenström, and ArchitectPehr Granstedt. The main building was completed in 1806. ArchitectGeorg Theodor Policron Chiewitz expanded the main building with a new wing during the 1850s.[1][2]
The manor has anEnglish landscape garden, which was created at same as the new main building. The estate is the only place in Finland whereEuropean beeches grow naturally.[5]
Finland was conquered fromthe Kingdom of Sweden inthe Finnish War in 1808–1809. The newGrand Duchy of Finland was created bythe Russian Empire in 1809. Emperor of Russia,Grand Duke of FinlandAlexander I granted Johan Fredrik Aminoff the title ofCount in 1819.[1]
Johan Fredrik Aminoff's sonGeneral of the Infantry, Count Adolf Aminoff hosted EmperorAlexander III of Russia's visit to Riilahti Manor in 1884.[2]
EmperorNicholas II of Russia visited the manor in 1907 with his majesty's imperial yachtStandart. Nicholas II visited the mansion and the Battle of Gangut war memorial.[3]
The Battle of Gangut was fought next to the manor in 1714 duringthe Great Northern War. The Russian navy led by EmperorPeter the Great defeated the Swedish royal navy for the first time in its history.[3]
EmperorAlexander II of Russia erected a war memorial to honor all sailors and soldiers in 1870. The granite cross is located in the estate next tothe Baltic Sea.[3]
In 1925, King of SwedenGustaf V made an official state visit toHelsinki,Republic of Finland. During the state visit, destroyer Vidar fromthe Swedish Royal Navy made a visit to the memorial.[2]
Other war memorial was erected in 1928. It commemorates Swedish and Finnish soldiers who died during the battle.[2]
Marshal, BaronCarl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim andPresident of FinlandUrho Kekkonen visited the estate.[5]
The estate is a popular place forhorseriding, fishing, adventure camps, weddings, private parties, and meetings. The estate also provides tours for groups, and rents cottages.[6][7][8]
The estate breeds organicHereford cattle, which is calculated to be CO2-free. Riilahti Manor is the first ranch in Finland to provide CO2-free meat.[5][6][9][10]
Baroness Jessica Aminoff is the current owner of the estate.[9]
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