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Keila-Joa castle was built in 19th century by count Alexander von Benckendorff, who was the
chief of Russian Secret Police. In 19th century this part of Estonia was under Russian authority.
And count Benckendorff was very close to Russian Royal family, because he saved life of Tsar
Nikolai 1 in the fire.
Count tried to built a castle like himself, rich and majestic. Above the door of castle hung a flag
of Benckendorffs. 3 Red roses on blue and gold background with word ,,Persevirance", what
means persistance. The castle has its own interesting things inside. For example, there is a vase
room for only one vase, which is 2 metres high and weights 42 kilo. It was gifted to count by
Nikolai 1. Mrs Benckendorff had her lovely gift from another royal family. When she was a little
girl her family stayed at Versailles Palace in France and French Queen Marie Antoinette treated
guests with hot chocolate, little future Mrs Benckemdorff seemed very sweet to Queen and she
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