Estonia sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
Estonia resorts attract numerous travellers by their interesting architecture and rich historic heritage. Magnificent cathedrals, elegant churches, castles and palaces can be found in nearly every city of the country.
Traveling to Estonia can be one of the best and most memorable experiences for any tourist. A pleasant pastime is guaranteed if you familiarize …
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Tourists from all over the world come to Estonia with their children because the unique climate of the country has a healing effect on young ones. For …
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When it comes to describing nature landmarks of the country, it’s simply impossible not to mention islands of Estonia. Saaremaa is the biggest island in Estonia. It’s famous for dense pine forests and Juniper bushes. Small villages, old windmills and stone churches look even more spectacular in such beautiful nature. The most famous landmark of Hiiumaa Island is an old lighthouse that was built more than 600 years ago. The height of the building is 104 metres and there are only 2 lighthouses in the world that are older than the Hiiumaa one.
It is recommended you combine traveling to Estonia with shopping. Today in the country you can buy clothes, shoes and other goods not only of national …
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History and Entertainment
In the 10th-13th centuries, the territory of Estonia consisted of several early feudal states that were conquered by the Crusaders in the late 13th century. All these states became a part of the Livonian Order. After the end of the Livonian war, the significant part of present Estonia became a part of Sweden. The next tide in the history of the country was the Great Northern War between Sweden and the Russian Empire.
The cultural life of Estonia is characterized by an abundance of celebratory events and festivals. Most of them are devoted to memorable dates from …
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Besides rich sightseeing program, Estonia is ready to offer its guests a lot of options for exciting leisure. The pride of the country is enchanting sandy beaches, at which the swimming season lasts already from June to the end of the summer. There are also beautiful and fully-equipped beaches in Tallinn. Peaceful and less crowded beaches are located in Pelgulinn.
Estonia is a northern country famous for its pristine nature and variety of landscapes. Half of its territory is covered with forests. According to …
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Estonia will impress shopping enthusiasts too. They should pay their attention to not only gift, but also food shops. The most popular souvenirs for travelers are ceramic and colored glass items. Beautiful crockery, vases and different hand-made home decorations are sold here. The country is notable for the production of high-quality knitwear and leather items. In food shops, you can buy exquisite liqueurs of the local production, chocolate and beautiful marzipan figures. The popular dainty here is roasted almond with cinnamon.
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National and city parks of Estonia
♥ National park 'Lahemaa rahvuspark' . On the map Photos
♥ National park 'Matsalu rahvuspark' . On the map Photos
♥ National park 'Soomaa rahvuspark' . On the map Photos
♥ National park 'Vilsandi rahvuspark' . On the map Photos
♥ National park 'Lahemaa rahvuspark' . On the map Photos
♥ National park 'Matsalu rahvuspark' . On the map Photos
♥ National park 'Soomaa rahvuspark' . On the map Photos
♥ National park 'Vilsandi rahvuspark' . On the map Photos
Castles of Estonia
♥ Castle 'Kiltsi Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Koluvere Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Kuressaare Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Kursi Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Narva Hermann Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Kiltsi Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Koluvere Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Kuressaare Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Kursi Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Narva Hermann Castle' . On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Estonia from our review series
Kopu Tuletorn
From the series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”
One of the most interesting lighthouses in Estonia is the lighthouse "Kopu Tuletorn". It is a historical place which is open for tourists. This tower is the highest in the Baltic Sea, its height is over 100 meters. It is hard to believe but this magnificent building dates back to 1530 year. The lighthouse was located on Hiiumaa island. The tower has been built for a quarter of the century. The lighthouse "Kopu Tuletorn" is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world.
The main feature of the lighthouse is the lighting system. There it has passed the whole route of evolution. Originally the lighthouse was lighted just with a wooden fire, later with the coal and various tars. A real step forward was when the oils began to be used in the lightning. Later for long-lasting and continuous … Read all
The main feature of the lighthouse is the lighting system. There it has passed the whole route of evolution. Originally the lighthouse was lighted just with a wooden fire, later with the coal and various tars. A real step forward was when the oils began to be used in the lightning. Later for long-lasting and continuous … Read all
Depeche Mode Bar
From the series “The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet”
Fans of the English musical group "Depeche Mode" have to visit the bar in Tallinn. It is the number one thing that they have to do in their life. This thematic bar is devoted to the members of the group and their art. A lot of people come here just to listen to their favourite music. The atmosphere in the bar is very informal. The main peculiarity of the bar is the unusual interior. On the basis of the design have lied the hand-painted walls, old photos, press-cuttings, and private things of the musicians.
The bar has nice red leisure sofas and armchairs. The most unusual elements are the musicians' wax figures on the sofa. You can find the bar in the quiet alley, near the Town Hall Square. The basement of the historical building was chosen for the bar. The whole interior is made in the … Read all
The bar has nice red leisure sofas and armchairs. The most unusual elements are the musicians' wax figures on the sofa. You can find the bar in the quiet alley, near the Town Hall Square. The basement of the historical building was chosen for the bar. The whole interior is made in the … Read all
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