Why should you go to Estonia
Travels / / December 19, 2019
Estonia was once part of the Soviet Union, but now this country is a member of the European Union, Eurozone and NATO. Despite these changes in this country has a huge number of Russian-speaking population, which makes Estonia very attractive for tourists from the former Soviet Union. What you can see in this country?
1. Bishop's castle
Bishop's Castle - the only castle in the Baltic countries, which has preserved its medieval appearance. The square was built in the XIII century. Today, the castle museum exposition Saaremskogo.
2. Lahemaa National Park
Lahemaa means "land of bays". It was here that the first national park was established in Estonia in 1971 - Lahemaa Park. One-third of the park is occupied by the sea, the remaining two thirds are covered with forests.
3. Town Hall
This Tallinn attractions for more than 600 years. For the first time it was mentioned in the Town Hall in 1322. In the XV century the building was rebuilt.
4. Kadriorg
Kadriorg - a palace and park ensemble in Baroque style. Its construction was started by the order of Peter I in 1718. For a time there lived Catherine and Peter. There is a legend that Peter I personally laid the three bricks in a wall of the castle. The builders left the three bricks plastered.
5. Museum of occupation
This museum was opened in 2003. Here is an exhibition which reflects Estonia's history from 1940 to 1991. It was at this time, Estonia was occupied by the Soviet Union, followed by Germany and then the Soviet Union.
6. Castle in Rakvere
This castle, which is located in the north of Estonia, was built by the Danes at the beginning of the XIII century. In 1988 in the castle conducted first reconstruction works.
7. Tower "Fat Margaret"
One of the symbols of Tallinn - the tower "Fat Margaret", which is a monument of defensive architecture of the XVI century. Its diameter is 24 meters and wall thickness - 4.7 meters. At the moment, the tower is the Maritime Museum.
8. Bronze soldier
Bronze Soldier - a monument dedicated to those killed in World War II soldiers. It was originally set in the city center, but was moved to the military cemetery after fierce debate.
9. Monument to the War of the Red Army
In 1918-1920, in the territory of today's Latvia and Estonia were fighting between the armed forces of the Republic of Estonia and the Red Army. Subsequently, this war was called the "Estonian War of Independence."
10. Tallinn
Tallinn - the capital and largest city in Estonia. This city of more than 800 years. There are many towers, churches, temples and cathedrals, as well as the Tallinn city walls.
Have you been to Estonia? What do you like it there? What should be sure to visit? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments.