Spirits Storehouse
The history of the town of Lihula, located in the Lääneranna Municipality in Estonia, goes back centuries, with an ancient stronghold dating from approximately the 12th century. During the Livonian Crusades, i.e. the ancient Estonian fight for freedom, Lihula became known as a stronghold and an important centre in the western part of Estonia (Läänemaa) and further. Lihula had all the prerequisites for becoming the capital of Estonia. Unfortunately, that was not to be the case. The stronghold changed hands on several occasions, being the property of either Swedes or German conquerors. During the Livonian War the castle was seriously damaged and it was never restored. In the 17th century, Lihula Manor began evolving next to the remains of the stronghold. Throughout its existence it has been the property of several Baltic-German noble families. The magnificent two-storey stone classicist main building still stands, as do a number of other buildings…