Manor · Viljandi County · Põhja-Sakala
Suure-Kõpu Groß-Köppo
Kõpu was recorded in 1487, and from 1823 until the land reform it belonged to the von Stryk family. Work on the present house, designed by Emil Julius Strauss, began in the later 1830s and after a long pause was finished in 1847. Four Ionic pilasters adorn the central bay of this grayish-blue Late Classicist building, which closely resembles Kuremaa manor.
Built / first recorded 1830s–1847
Style Late Classicism
Condition Restored
German name Groß-Köppo Today
The house is a school; its renovation uncovered valuable wall paintings.
Owners
Good to know In 1800 the northern lands were split off as Väike-Kõpu manor. The house was designed by Emil Julius Strauss and finished in 1847. A school has occupied the house since 1921. Photos through time 1922 · Kõpu manor house and school1930 · Kõpu manor house and schoolarchive · Suure-Kõpu manor house2012 · The main house, 20122014 · The main house, 20142014 · The park bridge, 20142019 · The back of the main house, 2019Nearby
The buildings are stylized impressions, not surveyed models. Facts: mois.ee, Museum of Estonian Architecture, ERR, Wikipedia. Photos: MuIS and Wikimedia Commons, credited with each photo.
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