Pädaste

Pädaste (German: Peddast)[2] is a village on the Estonian island Muhu. It is located on the southern coast of the island by the Gulf of Riga. Administratively, Pädaste belongs to Muhu Parish, Saare County. In 2000 the village had a population of 48.[1]

Pädaste
Pädaste Manor
Pädaste
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°33′05″N 23°16′47″E
CountryEstonia
CountySaare County
MunicipalityMuhu Parish
First mentioned1566
Population
 (01.01.2000[1])
  Total48

Pädaste is most known for its eclectic manor house, the Pädaste manor. Pädaste manor is the only remaining manor house on Muhu island. It was established as a manorial estate in the 16th century.[3]

References

  1. "Pädaste küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  2. German map of Peddast
  3. Sakk, Ivar (2004). Estonian Manors - A Travelogue. Tallinn: Sakk & Sakk OÜ. p. 326. ISBN 9949-10-117-4.
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