Voka

• The protected park Voka mõisa park is located in Voka alevik and covers 17.5 ha.
• The Voka Reservoir was created by damming a river near the Voka manor complex.
• The dam retains the ruins of a former vodka distillery and a former grain mill.
• The manor house was completed in the early years of the 19th century and is considered an outstanding example of Classicist architecture.

The protected park Voka mõisa park is a tangible point of interest for travellers interested in parks. It is located in Voka alevik and covers 17.5 ha. This describes the park as a distinct part of the place. The Voka Reservoir adds another landscape feature: it was created when a river near the Voka manor complex was dammed.

The dam at the reservoir retains the ruins of a former vodka distillery and a former grain mill. The remains represent two different former uses. Together with the park and reservoir, they offer a way to explore Voka’s history that does not focus solely on the manor house. If you are weighing nature and cultural interests when choosing a destination, you will find both here: a protected park and a reservoir, as well as structural traces of former facilities.

The Voka manor was first mentioned in 1586 under the name Kollota and comprised seven hooks of land. This early reference links a recorded name with a historical unit of land area. Another facet of the place’s history is the post station established in 1712: it was located on the Saint Petersburg–Tartu–Riga road. Voka is therefore also historically associated with a post station on a specifically named road.

The manor house at Voka Manor was completed in the early years of the 19th century and is considered an outstanding example of Classicist architecture. Those interested in architectural history can therefore explore Voka through the manor house’s architecture. The first mention of the manor, the post station, and the manor house point to different historical themes: the manor, transport, and architecture. Each date relates to its respective subject.

The history of sport is also among the recorded themes of the place. During the Soviet era, a full-size stadium, a sports building, an indoor shooting range, and a hunting shooting range were built in Voka. These facilities add another era and different types of buildings to the manor history. They should be understood as construction projects of that time, not as a statement about current opportunities for use.

Voka is particularly worth exploring if you are interested in historic manor houses, Classicist architecture, or local history. The protected park and the ruins preserved at the reservoir also offer specific topics for learning about the place. If you would like to compare other destinations, you can also visit the page for Pühajõe.

Where is Voka mõisa park?

The protected park is located in Voka alevik and covers 17.5 ha.

How was the Voka Reservoir formed?

It was created when a river near the Voka manor complex was dammed.

Which historic buildings are mentioned in connection with Voka?

In addition to the manor house, there are the ruins of a former vodka distillery and a former grain mill at the reservoir dam.

For the broader travel overview: Toila Parish.