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Alikartano 1 The original parquet floor of 5 types of wood, 200 years old. The painting is of Magnus Linder, owner of Mustio Manor until 1917.
Brinkhall 1 Original murals and furnace. The Russian military uniform was worn by the great-grandfather of the current owner of the manor.
Fiskars 1 A 200 year old furnace in the downstairs living room.
Fagervik 1 The bed in the non-royalty guest room.
Langinkoski 1 At the wish of the imperial owners the interior decorating was made very simple!! The front of the main living room area of the lodge, with original furnishings.The house-warming on the 15th of July 1889 was a family affair. The newspapers reported to their readers about the uncomplicated way of life of the imperial family, with the empress doing the cooking and the emperor carrying firewood and water.
Lempisaari 1 The corridor on the second floor, as seen from the non-royalty guest room looking towards the royalty guest room. All furnishings are original, dating from 1795 through the 1800's.
Mannerheim 1 The reception room on the first floor. The clock is from Sweden and is 200 years old. The canvas painted murals on the wall are original, and have only been cleaned.
Mustio 1 Portraits of Magnus Linder and his amazingly beautiful daughter.
Pyhaniemi 1 Original parquet floor of pine in the ballroom.
Sjundby 1 Larger than live size painting of the King of Sweden. History books say he had no children. He had none by his wife, but was the father of 70 children by other women.
Soderlangvik 1 Gold covered moulding in the royal bedroom.
Sundholma 1 Gold plated royal bed, slept in by Russian Czar's and King's of Sweden.
Svidja 1 Furniture in the royal bedroom.


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