Seira: Vanamõisa Manor, Stone Bridge and Kasari

• Seira, also known as Seyer, was a subsidiary manor of Vanamõisa Manor.
• The ruins of the main building are part of the village’s protected heritage.
• A historic, straight road ran for four kilometres from Kirbla to Vanamõisa.
• A bathing area is designated on the Kasari jõgi; a tourism plan for 2014–2020 lists fishing there with a fishing permit.

Seira was a subsidiary manor of Vanamõisa Manor. This historical role links the place to the manor’s history. The specific traces include the ruins of the main building, which are part of the village’s protected heritage. Of the manor complex, only the stone bridge, with its arches, remains in its original form. The protected status and original form refer to different features: the ruins represent the main building, while the bridge preserves the historic construction form.

The Budberg family crypt is also designated as a memorial site in Seira. Together with the manor remains, it is another point of cultural and historical interest to consider when learning about the place. If you would like to see the stone bridge in person, check its current condition beforehand.

A straight, four-kilometre-long road led from Kirbla to Vanamõisa. Just before the manor house, it crossed the seven-arched stone bridge. This also helps place the bridge in the context of the former route to the manor house: it stood along the described road, shortly before the manor, and formed part of this historic route.

The four-kilometre distance and straight course refer to the road as it was then. Its historic route may no longer be intact today. Do not therefore use this information as a current route without checking it; confirm the present-day route separately if you are planning a visit or journey there.

A bathing area is designated on the Kasari jõgi in Seira, also known as Vanamõisa. It lies between the mouths of the Vanamõisa jõgi and the Allika jõgi. This location makes the river a specific consideration when planning a trip. If you plan to spend time at the bathing area, check its current condition and usability beforehand.

A tourism plan for 2014–2020 also lists fishing on the Kasari jõgi in Seira with a fishing permit. If you are planning a fishing trip, check the current rules and access separately. Swimming and fishing are therefore two different ways to include the river in your plans: the bathing area is located between the mouths of the two rivers, while fishing requires a permit and a check of current conditions.

First, consider whether you are more interested in the history of Vanamõisa Manor or in the attractions around the Kasari when planning your trip. The historic remains and designated riverside attractions offer different points of reference. You can use them to compare Seira with your own travel interests before looking for hotels and other accommodation for your trip.

If you would like to discover other destinations for your plans, also see Kirikuküla and Meelva.

What historic traces of Vanamõisa Manor can be found in Seira?

The ruins of the main building are part of the village’s protected heritage. Of the manor complex, only the stone bridge, with its arches, remains in its original form. The Budberg family crypt is also designated as a memorial site.

Why is Kirbla important in connection with the stone bridge?

Historically, a straight road ran for four kilometres from Kirbla to Vanamõisa. Shortly before the manor house, this road crossed the seven-arched stone bridge. This describes the route as it was then.

Where is the designated bathing area on the Kasari jõgi?

It is designated for Seira between the mouths of the Vanamõisa jõgi and the Allika jõgi. Check its current condition and usability before visiting.

What should you bear in mind when fishing on the Kasari?

A tourism plan for 2014–2020 lists fishing near Seira with a fishing permit. Check the current rules and access before a fishing trip.

For the broader travel overview: Lihula.