57.851299, 26.871384
GPS: 57° 51' 5" N, 26° 52' 17" E
In the Middle Ages, the manor belonged to the von Kursells and was built as a vassals’ stronghold (only a few ruins remain). The long and impressive historicist main building was completed during the ownership of the von Moellers in the 1860s (now privately owned).
By the historical distribution the manor was in Urvaste Parish in Võrumaa County. By the present administrative distribution it belongs to the Sõmerpalu Municipality in Võrumaa County.
Suur Munamägi is the highest point in the Baltics and stands at 317,6 metres from sea level. The observation tower on Suur Munamägi provides a splendid view of Estonian nature within the range of 50 km. The existing tower is the 5th in number; it was bu...
Since October 2010 on the Nature reserve of the Piusa caves, near the Museum Cave, the Piusa Caves Visitor Centre has been open. The purpose of the visitor centre is to contribute to the protection of the Piusa caves and protected species by the ye...