Vihterpalu | |
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Village | |
 Vihterpalu Manor | |
 Interactive map of Vihterpalu | |
| Country |  Estonia |
| County | Harju County |
| Parish | Lääne-Harju Parish |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Vihterpalu (German:Wichterpal) is a village inLääne-Harju Parish,Harju County in northernEstonia.[1]
TheVihterpalu River flows through the village. Wrestler and Olympic medalistAugust Neo (1908–1982) was born in Vihterpalu.
In 1622, Vihterpalu estate was granted to Thomas von Ramm by the Swedish KingGustavus Adolphus. The present building probably dates from the 1830s and is in a lateneoclassical style. The façade is dominated by a central pedimented section.
This land stayed in the wealthy von Ramm family until 1919, when the Republic of Estonia bought the manor in enforced procedures. In 1992, when the independence of Estonia was restored, the manor returned to the possession of Ramm family. Because of its deteriorated condition, the von Ramm family did not want it and gave it unconditionally to Estonia as a gift. The manor was bought by a group of Nordic businessmen in 1994, who wanted to renovate it, but died returning home by the passenger ferryMSEstonia, which sank on September 28, 1994. Eventually a Finnish businessman, Timo Lemberg, became the owner of the manor, and resumed its restoration.
Vihterpalu manor was restored in the beginning of 21st century. Now Vihterpalu Manor is a popular manor centre, offering an environment for weddings, conferences and social gatherings.[2]
| Harju County | |
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| Hiiu County | |
| Ida-Viru County | |
| Järva County | |
| Jõgeva County | |
| Lääne County | |
| Lääne-Viru County | |
| Pärnu County | |
| Põlva County | |
| Rapla County | |
| Saare County | |
| Tartu County | |
| Valga County | |
| Viljandi County | |
| Võru County | |
59°15′N23°53′E / 59.250°N 23.883°E /59.250; 23.883
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