Varaklani manor house was built between 1783 and 1789 on the initiative of Count M.J. Borch (arhitect V. Mazotti). It is an outstanding sample of Early Clasicism in Latvian architecture. The artistic taste and mood of the interiors is characterised by wall paintings uncovered in the 1990s – ornamental and figural compositions on walls, doortops, sections between windows and elsewhere. Currently, the building is only partly used as Varaklani local museum, wich provides historical insights into the manorhouse, M.J. Borch and his family, Varaklani town, as well as an exhibition of paintings.
The complex of manor buildings is surrounded by a landscaped garden, wich was described by its designer M. J. Borch in the book Jardin sentimental du chateau de Warkland dans le comte de Borch en Russie Blanche.
The Park covers an area of 20.5 hectares, with a small river Kazhava flowing in the middle.
Many pavilions, monuments and sculptures were decorated with plantings. They lack rare trees, shrubs, and woody plants, with a total of 14 rare tree species.
In connection with the days of European cultural heritage in 2005, the Park of the Varaklani estate was included in the list of the 100 most well-groomed monuments, and the flag of European cultural heritage was awarded.
