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Arkna is a village in
Rakvere Parish Rakvere Parish ( et, Rakvere vald) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County. Rakvere municipality surrounds the city of Rakvere and is located in north east Estonia. The shape of the municipality resembles to a butterfly. Rakver ...
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Arkna Manor

Arkna (german: Arknal) estate traces its history to 1527. The main building seen today however dates from 1879, and is built in a Historicist style. Apart from the main building, in which some original interiors also survive, several annexes have also been preserved. These are located behind the manor and likewise date from the 19th century. The former manor park, designed around the nearby Selja River, is still surrounded by its wall.


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Villages in Lääne-Viru County Manor houses in Estonia {{LääneViru-geo-stub