The word "Monrepos" is translated from French as "my place of rest" and carries a long history. The Duke of Württemberg named his country residence, where he spent several years, after it.

The unique atmosphere and rich heritage of Monrepos intertwine with the history of the Nicolay barons, who owned the estate in the park. Under their leadership, the complex transformed, becoming more modern – existing rooms were reconstructed, exquisite sculptures created, and the park itself turned into a wonderful landscape ensemble. Ludwig Heinrich von Nicolay immortalised Monrepos in his poem dedicated to the beauty and history of this place.
The harmony of centuries-old masterpieces of architecture and beauty – that is what makes these places truly unique. This old park complex, steeped in the atmosphere of the 18th – 19th centuries, includes wooden monuments of classicism, such as the manor house and the library wing.

But the true magic begins when you enter the romantic rock park, created with the involvement of famous artists, sculptors, and architects of that time.

In the history of the island Slotsholmen Linnasaari, which was renamed to the modern name "Twerdysch", legends and events of the past intertwined in an amazing way. In the 16th century, during the Swedish rule, there was a cattle farm called Lille Ladugård in this corner of the earth, which belonged to the agricultural lands of Vyborg Castle. It is believed that in the area known as "Old Vyborg", there used to be a Karelian settlement, considered the "ancestor" of modern Vyborg.

A turning point occurred in the 17th century when the Russo-Swedish War brought Vyborg to Peter I in 1710. In the following decades, there were more Germans in the city, which strengthened their influence on politics. Germans from the Baltic lived in Vyborg, taking state offices and strengthening their positions.

But the true heyday came with the arrival of Peter Stupischin in 1760, who held the position of commander of Vyborg Fortress. He poured his heart and soul into creating a dacha and a unique park, which he named in honour of his wife Charlotte-Tal. Later, the estate passed to Prince Friedrich of Württemberg. He named it Monrepos.

In 1788, Ludwig Nicolay became the owner of this unique estate. Immersed in the spirit of architectural Renaissance, he transformed the park beyond recognition.