Kenkävero is a parish priest's manor museum located in Mikkeli on the shore of a lake. The history of this place goes back more than 5 centuries - the first priest's house was built in the 15th century. Priests' estates have long been centres of life in the local parish and were in close interaction with their surroundings. They had a great influence on the spiritual culture and improvement of the material condition of the inhabitants.
During the long period of its existence, "Kenkyarevo" had to has had its ups and downs. In 1988, after a severe decline, the city authorities, who took ownership of the estate, began to carry out extensive restoration work.
The Mikkeli estate offers interesting crafts and art exhibitions all year round. The local restaurant offers a variety of specialities, and the shop will surprise you with its original assortment. Here, on the banks of the Saimaa River in Mikkeli, here on the banks of the Saimaa River in Mikkeli you can enjoy an unforgettable Christmas experience: a fabulous festive atmosphere, New Year's Eve dinner, theatre for children in Russian, Father Frost, a New Year's crafts workshop and much more.
In summer, the garden at the manor blooms with a huge number of different flowers and plants - more than 500 species. Entrance to the garden is free.
Museum-estate "Kenkyarevo" is interesting not only from the cognitive point of view: the beauty of the picturesque surroundings cannot fail to delight the eye and pacify the soul.
