Turva, Estonia Explained

Turva
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Viljandi County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Viljandi Parish
Population Total:28
Population As Of:2011 Census

Turva is a village in Viljandi Parish, Viljandi County, Estonia.[1] It is located about 12km (07miles) southwest of the town of Viljandi, on the right bank of the Kõpu River.

As of the 2011 census, the settlement's population was 28.[2]

Turva village is the location of Peetri (Piitre) Manor. The Art Nouveau main building was built by Friedrich von Sivers, the owner of Heimtali Manor, in 1910–1912, according to the plans of architect Otto Wildau.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. (retrieved 28 July 2021)
  2. Web site: Population by place of residence (settlement), sex and age . . 31 December 2011 . 25 October 2013.
  3. Web site: Mälestised • 14758 Peetri mõisa peahoone, 1900-1915.a. . Estonian . Monuments • 14758 Main building of Peetri manor, 1900-1915. . National registry of cultural monuments . Estonia . 25 October 2013.
  4. Web site: Peetri mõis, Turva küla . Estonian . Peetri manor, Turva village . City24 . 25 October 2013.