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17 places to visit in Estonia

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General Informations:The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland and of 2,222 islands on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, covering a total area of 45,227 km2 (17,462 sq mi), and is influenced by a humid continental climate. Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, and Tartu are the largest cities and urban areas in the country. Other notable cities include Narva, Pärnu, Kohtla-Järve and Viljandi.


Temperature:Summer and late spring are the best times to visit the Baltic countries.


Language:The official language is Estonian.


Currency: Euro


Food Prices:Meal in a cheap restaurant=8 EUR,Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant=40 EUR


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Kadriorg Park and Katharinental Castle

Katharinental Palace is a palace built in the Petrine Baroque style, which was built by Peter the Great for Catherine I.


Kohtuotsa viewing platform



Jägala waterfall

Jägala waterfall is the largest natural waterfall in Estonia.


Town Hall Square


Alexander Nevsky Cathedral


The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a landmark of the Estonian capital Tallinn and is located on Toompea, more precisely on Lossi plats between the Estonian parliament and the residence of the German ambassador. It was named after the Russian national hero and saint Alexander Jaroslawitsch Newski.


Lahemaa National Park


The Lahemaa National Park is located in northern Estonia, about 70 kilometers east of the capital Tallinn. It extends over an area of ​​72,500 hectares. The park was established in 1971 as the first national park in the Soviet Union to preserve the North Estonian landscape, the local ecosystem and biodiversity as “Estonian heritage”. Some endangered species such as ospreys, golden eagles, white-tailed eagles, red grouse, black stork and mink live in the park.


Tallinn Cathedral


The Tallinn Cathedral is one of the landmarks of the Estonian capital. It is located on Toompea in Tallinn. The Tallinn Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Originally the church was a Roman Catholic cathedral. With the end of the Reformation in Estonia in 1561, it became a Lutheran cathedral. Today it is the Episcopal Church of the Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church.


Olai Church

Olaichurch in Tallinn, Estonia, is a church in the north of the old town. The church is named after the Norwegian King Olav II. Haraldsson, who is considered a protector of seafarers.


Arensburg Bishop's Castle


Haapsalu Episcopal Castle


Haapsalu Episcopal Castle is a medieval castle and cathedral complex in the town of Haapsalu in western Estonia. It was founded in the 13th century as one of the centers of the Diocese of Ösel-Wiek.


Kuremäe

Freedom Square


Freedom Square is dedicated to the independence of the Republic of Estonia and is one of the most famous squares in Tallinn. In its current form, Freedom Square was reopened on August 20, 2009, the 18th anniversary of regaining independence from the Soviet Union. Today the Freiheitsplatz is a traffic junction and the venue for numerous public events.

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Clay Gate

The clay gate is a city gate of the Reval city fortifications in the Estonian capital Tallinn.

Balmoral Castle / Castle Alatskivi


Keila waterfall


The Keila Waterfall is a waterfall in Estonia. The waterfall is located in northern Estonia on the Keila River in Harju County. The Keila waterfall is between 5.5 and 6.0 m high and over 50 m wide. This makes it the third largest waterfall in Estonia after the Narva waterfall and the Jägala waterfall.


Valaste Waterfall

Patkuli viewing platform

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