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Cities and towns of Estonia

Cities and towns of Estonia Facts 47 cities/towns Almost 50% forest In 2011 Tallinn was the European Capital of Culture Has over 1,500 islands Tallinn Capital of Estonia Old town Businesses Park Kadriorg TV tower Open-air museum Zoo Estonia Theatre Tartu University Old town AHHAA science centre Aura water park & SPA Art and history museums Vanemuine Theatre Pärnu Captial of summer Beach SPA hotels Tallinn gate Endla Theatre Viljandi Sild Viljandi Lake Ruins of the Viljandi Order Castle Ugala Theatre Rakvere Rakvere Castle Modern central square Aqua SPA hotel Rakvere Theatre

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TALLINN

TALLINN  History Tallinn is one of the oldest cities in the Baltic Sea region. Tallinn was first mentioned in written sources of the 1154th, when the Arabian geographer Al Idris took a world map the city 'Kaleveny "/ Kolõvan. Through the years, the city of Tallinn had several names: Lindanisa, Kolõvan, Reval and eventually Tallinn. Tallinn was granted the Lübeck law in 1248 and became the member of the Hanseatic League in 1285.  General Data l Country - Estonia l County - Harju County l First appeared on map - 1154 l Town rights - 1248 l Mayor - Edgar Savisaar l Aera - Total 159.2 km2 (61.5 sq mi) l Population - (1 Mar 2012) Total - 416,470 Denisty - 2,614.0/km2(6,766.6/sq mi) Tallinn Coat of arms Flag Top 5 Attractions  1. Kiek in de Kök Visitors to the museum will see examples of Medieval firepower, displays detailing how the city's system of walls and towers developed

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Estonian cities

Estonian cities Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of 159.2 square kilometers with a population of 413,000. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, 80 km south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn was founded in the 12th century and has been under the rule of Denmark, Sweden, and Germany as well as Russia, and all left their mark on the city's architecture. It is one of

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TALLINN

LOCATION ● Europe ● on the coast of the Baltic Sea ● North-Estonia ● Harju county FACTS ● capital city of Estonia ● largest city in Estonia ● population 435,000 ● area 156 km² ● previous name - Reval HISTORY ● first marked on the map in 1154 ● Danish rule started in 1219 ● 1285 - member of the Hanseatic League ● 1345 - Danes sold Tallinn to the Teutonic Order ATTRACTIONS ● Toompea Castle ● Old Town ● Town Hall ● Kadriorg - beautiful park ● City Centre - medieval churches, modern towers OLD TOWN ● listed in the UNESCO world heritage list ● built up from the 13th to 16th centuries

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Welcome to Tallinn

our town worthy of this status. Tallinn is worth visiting not only at the main tourist season, but also out of it. Attractions: · The Medieval Old Town · Kadriorg Park · Tallinn Zoo · Botanical Garden · Rusalka Monument · Marzipan Museum Make sure you build each of these into your programme, you won`t be upset. On the contrary, you`ll be amazed what you`ll see there! Practical information: If you decide to travel by yourself without any guides, you will need to know some helpful information about Tallinn: · We have a good transport system of buses, trams and trolleys, which connects all part of the city from 6 am to 11 pm. · It is cheaper to buy tickets from newsstands, than from drivers. · Tourists can buy the special Tallinn Card, which provides unlimited use of public transport along with entry to various attractions.

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Estonia

6 km). Across the Baltic Sea lies Sweden in the west and  Finland in the north.  Towns Tallinn is the capital and the largest city of Estonia. It lies on the northern coast of Estonia, along the Gulf of Finland. There are 33 cities and several town-parish towns in the country. In total, there are 47 linna, with "linn" in English meaning both "cities" and "towns". More than 70% of the population lives in towns.  History • Estonia was settled near the end of the last glacial era, beginning from around 8500 BC. Before the German invasions in the 13th century proto-Estonians of the Ancient Estonia worshipped the spirits of nature. Since the Northern Crusades Estonia became a battleground for centuries where Denmark, Germany, Russia, Sweden and Poland fought their many wars over controlling the important geographical position of the country as a gateway between East and West. Being conquered by

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Trip to Estonia

Trip to Estonia Day 1 Tallinn · The first day, I would spend in Tallinn's Old Town. The Old Town has architecture from the 14th and the 15th century, which is quite interesting, compared to architecture today. . Day 2 Narva · On day 2, I would visit Narva and look at the castle, which was built in the 14th century by the Danes. The castle is now a museum, so while sight-seeing, a person could also learn about the castle. Across the river is the Ivangorod castle. Day 3 ­ Tartu · I would visit Tartu on day 3. First, I would go and have a look at the Old Town to learn about it. Then, I would go have a look at the Tartu University, which is quite near. Day 4 Alatskivi · On day 4, I would go to Alatskivi and have a look at the castle. Alatskivi is near Tartu and it's also near lake Peipsi. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful forest. Day 5 ­ Pärnu · In Pärnu, I would go and see the Red Tower, a former prison tower, which is the only preserved

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Paide

ESTONIA Strelnikova Viktoriya  ESTONIA AT A GLANCE • Area: 45 227 square km • Climate: humid-temperate • Number of islands: 1 521. Largest islands are Saaremaa, Hiiumaa and Muhu. • Estonia is a green land, forests cover 55% of the country. • Estonia is a country of thousand of  lakes, largest of these are Lake Peipsi and Lake Võrtsjärv. • Highest point: Suur Munamägi (Great Egg Hill), 318 m • The capital of Estonia is Tallinn (439 517 inhabitants (01.01.2016) or approx. 32% of the total population). Other large cities and population (thousands):  Tartu - 103 300  Narva - 65 900  Kohtla-Järve - 44 500  Pärnu - 44 000 PAIDE TOWN IS THE HEART OF ESTONIA Paide town is located right in the centre of Estonia, earning it the nickname of “the Heart of Estonia”. A long historic background,

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