The Great Guild Liisbeth Kallakmaa The Great Guild Medieval Tallinn's social institutions were guilds and brotherhoods, whose main function was to provide members with social interactions and ensure their rights, but also played an important political and economic role. Tallinn had three important guilds - The Great Guild, St. Canute's Guild and St. Olaf's guild. The Great Guild was the youngest among them, founded in the 14th century, but soon became the biggest and most important. It was founded as an organization of the wealthiest merchants and shipowners. The name of the Great Guild was introduced in the late 15th century. There were close ties between the guild and the town rules: only members of the Great Guild had the right to belong to the town council and could be elected for mayor. Tallinn's small coat of arms is also the Great Guild's coat of arms. Guild was led by Alderman, with the assistance of t...
Brussels entertainment Cinemas Fancy something a little more relaxing in the evening? Or want to catch the latest art film that's only playing in one timeslot and one theatre in the whole city? Then Brussels will be able to satisfy both of these cravings. There are over 30 movie theatres in Brussels region; just a few of these will be able to satisfy your needs. The prices of films are affordable around 10 per adult ticket. UGC Cinema These cinemas are where you will find all the blockbuster movies, popular French and English language films that are released regularly throughout Europe. Kinepolis This is a large movie complex located next to the Atomium at Heyzel. There are multiple cinemas showing similar m...
To: Ms Maire Liidlein From: Kerli Neljas Date: 16th December Subject: Recommendation report about Haapsalu Introduction Haapsalu is a small, friendly and romantic town is a real summer paradise and in summer a lot of holidaymakers visit this. They come for the warm seawater, curative mud, peacefulness. A lot of people visit the resort every summer, there are many different ways to spent time there, both for tourists and locals. Old Town of Haapsalu and museums People who are interested in culture and history can visit the Old Town and museums. For example the Estonian Railway Museum, the Episcopal Castle Museum, the Läänemaa Museum and others. I think that the city itself is one of the greatest historical places. Nobody can talk about the history of Haapsalu better than the city itself. And visiting museums is a good for acquiring new knowledge, but those people who do not love history, may get bored. And all museums are located relativ...
The University of Oxford The University of Oxford, located in Oxford, England, is the second oldest and still remaining university in the world. The first one is the University of Bologna in Italy. But as for English speaking countries Oxford is a firm leader. There are evidence of teaching going far back to the 11th century, but a clear date is not known. In 1167, Henry II banned English students from studying in France which made Oxford's popularity grow rapidly. From then on, Oxford was named a real university and got it's first chancellor in 1201. For years, Oxford only accepted male students until four womens' colleges were opened thanks to the Association for Promoting the Higher Education of Women. First of them was Lady Margaret Hall, which was opened in 1878. Women have been able to be full members of the university and to take degrees since 7 October 1920, almost 900 years after the Univ...
Mustamäe College Tallinn's Seaplane Harbour Report Anna Elise Rohtmets G2K Tallinn 2010 Table of Contents 1. Introduction.................................................................................................3 2. History.........................................................................................................4 3. Early History...............................................................................................4 4. The Post-War Years....................................................................................5 5. Recent History.................................................
1. The National Mall is a large, open park area in the center of the city. Located in the center of the Mall is the Washington Monument. Also located on the mall are the Lincoln Memorial, the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the reflecting pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Albert Einstein Memorial. The National Archives houses thousands of documents important to American history including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Located directly south of the mall, the Tidal Basin features rows of Japanese cherry blossom trees that were presented as gifts from the nation of Japan. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and the District of Columbia War Memorial are located around the Tidal Basin. 2. The Smithsonian Institution is an educational foundation chartered by Congress in 1846 that maintains most of th...
No trip to London would be complete without a visit to the Tower of London. This famous historical site has been the living quarters of monarchs. It has been a site of imprisonment and execution of many traitors, clergymen, nobles and framed members of the royal court and was also an armory, treasury, zoo and mint. Today it houses the crown jewels and has a museum filled with armor, weapons and implements of torture. Another popular tourist sight is the London eye. Constructed by British Airways, it towers 135 meters above the banks of the Thames River. It is located near Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, on the opposite bank, adjacent to London's county hall. Views from the eye are spectacular and on a clear day most of London can be seen. If there's only one museum that can be seen, the British Museum is the one to visit. This museum has some of the largest collections on human culture and history. It is the home of the Rosetta Stone a...
Imperial War Museum Aire Albri Imperial War Museum in London. · Imperial War Museum is a British national museum organisation with branches at five locations in England, three of which are in London. · The museum was founded during the First World War in 1917 and intended as a record of the war effort and sacrifice of Britain and her Empire. · Today the museum gives its mission as "to enable people to have an informed understanding of modern war and its impact on individuals and society" · Originally housed in the Crystal Palace at Sydenham Hill, the museum opened to the public in 1920. · In 1924 the museum moved to space in the Imperial Institute in South Kensington, and finally in 1936 the museum acquired a permanent home which was previously the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark. · The outbreak of the Second World War saw the museum expand both its collections and its terms of reference, but th...
FRANKFURT Frankfurt ist Deutschland der fünftgrößte Stadt. 670 000 Einwohnern ist die Stadt entlang des Mains County Hessen gelegen. Frankfurt ist Deutschlande und Verkehrszentrum der größten finanziellen Kontinentaleuropas entfernt. Hier sind die EZB, die Fed und die Deutsche Börse Frankfurt. Die Skyline der Stadt ist es auch in Frankfurt, Deutschland in Manhattan erwähnt. Das Hotel liegt im Zentrum von Attraktionen, vor allem entlang des Flusses in der Stadt besuchen die Museen der Millionen von Touristen jedes Jahr. Römerberg ist der zentrale Platz der Stadt Frankfurt. Die Herausforderung umgebenden 14. und 15 Jahrhundert Gebäude, von denen die meisten während des Zweiten Weltkriegs zerstört wurden, später aber wieder aufgebaut. Römer Rathaus selber. Square ist die Alte Nikolaikirche, die 15 ist Jahrhundert stammende Kirche (ursprünglich im 12. Jahrhundert erbaut). Mai gesehen zu Fuß in Richtung des Flusses Rententurm'i, spätgotisc...
Madame Tussauds museum About museum Madame Tussauds the family themselves pronounce it is a wax museum in London with branches in a number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud and was formerly known as "Madame Tussaud's"; the apostrophe is no longer used. Madame Tussauds is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars and infamous murderers. Madame Tussauds is owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments. History Marie Tussaud was born as Marie Tussaud Grosholtz in 1761 in Strasbourg, France. Her mother worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtius in Bern, Switzerland, who was a physician skilled in wax modelling. Curtius taught Tussaud the art of wax modelling. Tussaud created her first wax figure, of Voltaire, in 1777ing. WAX FIGURES Russian President Putin Jack Sparrow ...
Museums and art galleries of London London is very rich in museums and art galleries. If you are fond of painting you'll go to the Tate Gallery. A rich sugar manufacturer Henry Tate founded it in 1897. There are about 300 oils and 19000 watercolours and drawings. There are many works by the English painter William Turner there. Most of his paintings are connected with the sea theme. There are a lot of paintings by the 16-th century English artists and paintings by foreign artists of the 19-20- th centuries. There are some paintings by impressionists there. You can see works by modern painters: Pablo Picasso among them. There are many interesting sculptures there. Henry Moor's can be seen there. He was a famous British sculptor. The National Gallery is one of the most important picture galleries in the world. The Tate Gallery is the most necessary compliment to the National Gallery as it contains contemporary works particularly by Engl...
Estonian sport Alfred Neuland ● 10 October 1895 ● first Olympic gold 1920 ● weightlifter ● 12 WR Palusalu’s triumph ● 10 March 1908 ● Berlin Olympic games 1936 ● two gold ● Greco-Roman and freestyle heavy weight ● people came to railway stations ● 40 000-60 000 people Paul Keres ● January 7, 1916 ● chess grandmaster ● the world's top players from the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s. ● the strongest player never to become world champion ● one of the greatest players in history Jaan Talts ● 19 May 1944 ● weightlifter ● silver 1968 ● gold 1972 ● 41 WR ● lifted 500 kg Erika Saulmäe ● born 11 June 1962 ● track bicycle racer ● only Estonian female medallist ● gold in 1988, 1992 Andrus Veerpalu ● 8 February 1971 ● most successful male cross country skier ● 2002 gold and silver ● 2006 gold ● oldest world champion in history - 38 years old ● oldest Olympic champion in individual dist...
HISTORY The history of rail transport in Estonia starts in 1870 when a line was opened connecting Paldiski, Tallinn, Tapa and Narva; the line extending all the way to St. Petersburg in Russia. The first railway line to be built in Estonia was the Paldiski Tallinn Narva Gatchina line constructed in 1870; Baltic German nobility provided the impetus for the construction of the line, though because of the Russian influence the line was built to 1524mm gauge to connect with the line from St. Petersburg to Warsaw . The construction project was controlled by the Russian Ministry of Roads. The port of Paldiski was chosen because its southerly position made it ice free all the year round. Soon after both Paldiski and Tallinn experienced an upswing in trade, notably exports of grain.In 1877 another line was complete, connecting Tapa and Tartu; later extended to Valga in 1887, which brought ...
Art Museum of Estonia Art Museum of Estonia was founded on November 17th, 1919, but it was not until 1921 that it got its first permanent building the Kadriorg Palace, built in the 18th century. In 1929 the palace was expropriated from the Art Museum in order to rebuild it as the residence of the President of Estonia. The Art Museum of Estonia was housed in several different temporary spaces, until it moved back to the palace in 1946. In September, 1991 the Kadriorg Palace was closed, because it had totally deteriorated by then. At the end of the year the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia decided to guarantee the construction of a new building for the Art Museum of Estonia in Kadriorg. Untill then the Knighthood House at Toompea Hill served as the temporary main building of the Art Museum of Estonia. The exhibition there was opened on April 1, 1993. Art Museum of Estonia premanently closed down the exhibitions in that buildi...
Castles and museums Cardiff castle Robert Fitzhamon built Cardiff castle. Cardiff Castle is one of Wales' leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance. During 2000 years of history, the Castle has been a Roman Garrison, a Norman stronghold and in Victorian times was transformed into a gothic fairytale fantasy. St Fagans St Fagans is an area in the west of the city of Cardiff, capital of Wales. To the south lies the village of Michaelston-super-Ely, and to the east the suburb of Fairwater. St Fagans lies on the River Ely, and previously had a railway station on the South Wales Main Line, and currently there is a level crossing. St. Fagans is home to St. Fagans Cricket Club. It is home to St Fagans National History Museum (formerly called the Museum of Welsh Life), St Fagan Castle, St Fagans Old Rectory and St Mary's Church. In 1648, the Battle of St Fagans took place close by. ...
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 Haapsalu Episcopal Castle Legend of the White Lady Estonian Railway Museum Beaches Thanks for watching!
Old Market square (Vanaturg) is the former market square in Tallinn old town. Five streets meet here: Vene, Viru, Suur Karja and Kuninga streets, and Vana Turu Kael sidestreet. The market location perfectly suited for trade: five trade routes started there. The square is connected to Town Hall Square by a short sidestreet. Town Hall Square Was used as marketing place, for festivities as well as for executions. In summer it is filled with outdoors cafes In winter it becames a magical christmas market The L-shaped sigh There has been a town hall in Tallinn since at least 1322. Town Hall Built in 13th century The management of the city worked in the Town Hall until the year 1970 The only gothic town hall on Northern Europe Weathervane Old Thomas The height of the towe is 64 metres Town Hall pharmacy Is one of the oldest working pharmacies in Europe and...
Greenwich Janar Aava & Rauno Jaaska http://www.greenwichchamber.org/images/sign-img.jpg About Greenwich Borough of London The birthplace of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I An UNESCO world Heritage Site http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Greenwich_Park_Vista.jpg/1800px-Greenwich_Park_Vista.jpg Means the green place on the bay Situated on the river Thames 20 minutes from Central London Notable for: Ø Maritime history Ø Giving name to Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time Greenwich Mean Time Established in 1884 at the International Meridian Conference Estonian time is GMT+3 (outside of summer it's +2) Some landmarks Greenwich Park The ...
San Diego Population by race/ethnicity · typical multicultural city, inhabitants: · White Non-Hispanic (49.3%) - excludes (11% White Hispanic) · Hispanic/Latino of any race (25.4%) · Asian (13.6%) · Black/African American (7.6%) · Hawaiian and Pacific Islander alone (0.4%) · American Indian/Alaska Native alone (0.4%) · Other (4.3%) Geography · San Diego is just 20 miles north of Mexico, situated in the rolling hills and mesas that rise from the Pacific shore to join with the Laguna Mountains to the east. The city covers a large area of vastly different terrain: miles of ocean and bay shoreline, densely forested hills, fertile valleys, and mountains, canyons, and desert. · The Coronado and Point Loma peninsulas separate San Diego Bay from the ocean San Diego Museum of Art · Opened on February 28, 1926 · Designed by William Templeton Johnson · The funders turned over ownership of the building...
A weekend in London Made by .... 6.d klass We will stay at the fabulous 5 Star Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair which is close to Green Park and Buckingham Palace. It's creative and friendly. There are the colossal Living Wall and the beautifully refurbished spa and gym downstairs. There are also floor to ceiling windows, flat screen TV and complimentary mini bar soft drinks and snacks. Saturday At first we will go visit Buckingham Palace which is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. We would also like to see the nearby park where are a lot of birds and squirrels. Then we would like to see the river Thames and the Big Ben. Just a short walk from the Thames is situated Westminster Abbey which is a significant building in British history. This beautiful gothic church is a UNESCO World Heritage. Kings, Queens, statesmen, aristocrats, poets, priests, heroes and villains are all part of the church's fas...
London London is the capital of Great Britain. It is situated on the river Thames. The Thames is a river flowing through southern England and connecting London with the sea. The Thames has a length of 346 kilometres (215 miles). The first bridge was the tower bridge, built in the 12th century. The second bridge was built in the year 1750. .The river Thames divides London into the northern and the southern part. The port of London is one of the greatest trade centres in the world. The river Thames is certainly the most famous water body in London. London is also the seat of the government of Great Britain. It is one of the largest cities in the world with its population of about seven million. Before the great fire in 1666 there were many wooden houses and narrow crooked streets in the town but after the fire it became a well-planned city with wide streets, beautiful squares and parks. It star...
Saarepeedi school Türi Autor:Tauno Toomsalu 03.03.2013 Türi history 1347 Türi first mentioned in historical records by the name of Turgel 1687 The establishment of the first school 1900 Railway traffic (ViljandiTallinn, Türi Paide) opened Türi city 1917 Türi gains the rights of a market town 1924 The first secondary education institution in Türi opened Türi Horticultural Gymnasium 1926 The rights of a town given to Türi Türi administrative 1950 - 1959 Türi - the centre of Türi County.1997 Türi College of the University of Tartu for environmental science studies opened. 2000 Türi declared the Spring Capital of Estonia by Mart Laar, the prime minister of Estonia 2005 Türi became the administrative centre of newly formed Türi Parish. Türi museum 1995 Türi ...
Kuressaare Marita-Mary Taaler Saku Gümnaasium, 7b Kuressaare • Kuressaare is a town and a municipality on Saaremaa island in Estonia. It is te capital of Saare County and the westernmost town in Estonia. • The city, located at the Livonia Bay, has territory of about 15 sq.km and a population of about 15 000. • The city is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Riga. Kuressaare Kuressaare castle • Saaremaa Museum is one of the oldest (founded in 1865) and biggest museums in Estonia and is visited by 70-80 thousand people every year. • At the heart of the museum is an episcopal castle built during the 14th and 15th. Kuressaare castle History • Kuressaare first received its town charter in 1563 under the Danish rule. • Kuressaare first appeared on maps around 1154. Used literature • Wikipedia.org • Google.com • Estlandia.de •...
Topic London Tallinn English College Tallinn 2007 1. Introduction London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and the largest urban area in England. The ancient City of London, to which the name originally belonged, still maintains its medieval boundaries, but the name "London" has long applied more to the whole metropolis that has grown up around it. London has been an important settlement for over two millenniums. It is also one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural centres and its influence in politics, education, entertainment and even fashion contribute to its status as a major global city. London is a major tourist attraction with four world heritage sites, several royal parks and numerous iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Towe Bridge, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. 2. History Although there is some evidence of a permanent settle...
Fat Margaret was built in 16th century. Author of the first design was Clemens Pale, but the building was finished by Gert Konigk. 2nd March 1917 the convicts were liberated and the tower was set in fire by the mob of workers and sailors In 1930ties part of the complex buildings were used by the Tallinn City museum In 1978 to 1980 the tower were renovate First architect Clemens Pale was start building the canon tower in 15101529 to protect the harbour against the invaders. Building was finished by master Gert Konigk from Münster in 1531. The tower was reconstructed by Polish renovators from 1978 to 1980 The tower was originally used the canon tower, later it was taken into use as an arsenal and magazine . 1830 1917 it served as a prison since the convicts were liberated and the tower was set in fire Fat Margaret's Tower are now used by houses the Estonian...
London History The Romans AD 43- AD 410 The Romans finally invaded Britain in AD 43 from Kent. The Romans lead by Julius Caesar attempted to invade Britain twice before that in 55 and 54 BC but the invasions were unsuccessful. They made their way to the river Thames and sailed up it. The Romans knew it was important to control a crossing point at the river Thames, so they decided to build a settlement on the north bank. Although small settlements had been built on the banks of the Thames, the Romans were the ones who built the first city. They called their city Londinium. The Roman engineers noticed that the point where the swampy river narrowed would make an ideal crossing point, they built London Bridge. Less than 20 years later the native Iceni tribe, led by Queen Boudicca, rose up against the Romans in revenge for mistreatment and burnt Londinium to the ground. The well disciplined Roman army defeated her forces and Londinium was r...
Great Coastal Gate & Fat Margaret's Tower Good morning ladies and gentlemens, and welcome to Great Coastal Gate and Fat Margaret's Tower. Before we begin the tour, I`d like to tell you a little about their history. The Great Coastal Gate (Suur Rannavärav) was the most important gate in Tallinn. It was built as a defence on the seaward side of Tallinn, but also to impress visitors coming in from the sea. In the Middle Ages the Great Coastal Gate was about 300 footsteps from the harbour. Legends say, that during storms, the waves reached the gate. . In the 16th century, a powerful cannon tower was built next to the Great Coastal Gate. It had 155 loopholes, diameter of 25 meters, and a height of about 20 meters. The tower was named Roosikrantsi, but as it was the stoutest tower in the Wall, people started to call it "Fat Margaret". Through history, the cannon tower has also served as a storehouse for gunpowder ...
Palmse manor Tiina Trutsi 10c The entrance Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level The History First mentioned in 1287 when it was under the tutelage of Tallinn's St Michael's nunnery Several owners afterwards Rebuilding accomplished in 1782-1785 The restoration of the mansion was started in 1975 and completed in 1985 Since spring 2002 the manor is managed by the Foundation "Museums of Virumaa" Palmse was the first manor in Estonia that was restored as a complex Special attractions The former garage is turned into a vehicle museum The 1870s Greenhouse with tropical plants and sculptures The Orchard the garden area behind the greenhouse filled with fruit trees Special attractions The inter...
Tallinn Eneli O**a History City rights were given to Tallinn on May 15, 1248 Independent since 1991 Covers the area of 159.2 km2 Old Town of Tallinn Tallinn's Old Town is one of the most well- preserved old towns in northern Europe The golden era in lies in the period between the early 15th and mid 16th centuries It has three parts: Lower Town, Upper Town + Town Wall, Towers and the Gates Lower Town/Upper Town Town Hall Square Toompea Castle & Tall Tallinn Town Hall Hermann's Tower Town Hall Pharmacy Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin Great Guild Hall Danish King's Garden House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads Other Attractions Ka...
1 INTERESTING SIGHTS The Eiffel Tower- Probably the best known landmark in Europe, the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris and one of the city's must-see attractions. You can climb up the stairs or take the elevator after waiting in the (long) queue. Louvre Museum- One of the not-to-miss sights in Paris is the Louvre Museum, possibly the most famous museum in the world with a fabulous collection. It is housed in the Louvre Palace, once home to France's Royal Family. Hôtel de Ville- Paris's city hall, is the center of political Paris. Like Paris, it has been through some turbulent times. 2 The Eiffel Tower Louvre Museum 3 Hotel de Ville EATING OUT Le Grappillon Right in the heart of Paris is a real bargain that does not sacrifi...
· Jägala Waterfall (height 8 m) is one of the highest and fastest flowing. Over thousands of years the falling water has worn out the edge of the limestone banks and as a result a steep-sided valley about 300 m long and 12-14 m deep has been created. The oldest written information about a water mill (the beginning of the 13th century) derives from this place. The best impression of the mightiness of the waterfall can be obtained in the period of high waters in spring and autumn. · Narva Stronghold is the oldest and biggest stronghold in Estonia (built in 13- 17th century) creating with the Ivangorod Stronghold on the opposite shore of the River Narva a unique architectural ensemble in Northern Europe. Three wings of the stronghold and the Tower of Tall Hermann are open to visitors. The historical interiors in the West and North wings have been restored. In the five halls of the stronghol...
Delaware Pirjo Mononen IVÕ Geography Bordered by Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey Second smallest state (5,161 sq km) Three counties – New Castle, Kent and Sussex Biggest city – Wilmington Capital – Dover History Discovered in 1609 by Henry Hudson First permanent colony: New Sweden 1638 First of the 13 original states to ratify the Constitution - December 7, 1787 During the Civil War, Delaware was one of five border states – a slave state but remained in the Union Chemical industry Facts The abbreviation for Delaware is DE Named after Thomas West, Baron De La Warr Nicknames - Diamond State, First State Motto - liberty and independence Symbols State flower – peach blossom State tree – American holly State bird – blue hen chicken Flag American Indians in Delaware Two tribes – The Lenni Lenape tribe and the Nanticoke tribe The Delaware Indians were one of t...
New york New york City New York is the most populous city in the United States. New York exerts a powerful influence over global commerce, finance, media, culture, art, fashion, research, education, and entertainment. Introduction The city's 2009 estimated population approached 8.4 million Land area of 305 square miles (790 km) Currency- US dollar Language English Website www.nyc.gov Climate New York City has a humid subtropical climate The average temperature in January, the area's coldest month, is 32.1 °F (0.1 °C). However temperatures in winter could for a few days be as low as 10 °F (-12 °C) and as high as 50 °F (10 °C). November, December Weather: Expect highs in the 40-50 range in November and 30-40 range in December. It can be freakishly warmer or colder here and there, but it's not likely. W...
Old Tallinn The history of Tallinn has been long and dignified and up to the end of the medieval times connected with the area forming the foundation of current Old Town.The frist settlements on the coast of Northern Estonia appeared at the end of the 10th century,when the Estonians established a stronghold in the neighborhood of a favorable port- on the hill of Toompea. The dominants of that time are preserved in their medieval from : churches, public buildings,the Town Hall with the square in of it and the order castle on the hill of Toompea. The O ld Town is the spiritual centre of Estonia with the most important shrines,museums and its historical heritage. The Old Town has surprise for the one-day tourist as well as for its own citizens who have walked the streets of the medieval city for decates. Ten face of the Old Town Vibrant old town The Old Town Has Never become a museum exhibit of frozen time or ...
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 devel...
London important sights guide Roman period 20th century · Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is often extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well. It is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world. The clock first ticked on 31 May 1859. The pendulum is installed within an enclosed windproof box sunk beneath the clockroom. It is 3.9m long, weighs 300 kg and beats every 2 seconds. The clockwork mechanism in a room below weighs 5 tons. · Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch. Originally known as, the building which forms the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of ...
Hotel Telegraaf TALLLINN, ESTONIA Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level History Fourth level Fifth level The Building The Revaler Handels Bank built our magnificent buliding at Vene Street 9 in 1878. Designed by the architect Peter Schreiberg from St. Petersburg, it was originally a four storey house, the two topmost floors added later. When the Republik of Estonia was established in 1918, the building was used as the post and telegraph center. The building retained this function in Soviet period.I In 2005, the wing of our building which had been destroyed in World War II was rebuilt...
Egypt By: Eget Lina 10D weather I'd like to go when it's summer because in winter there is a lot of rain. In summer: Hot and dry climate. Temperatures average between 26.7 and 32.2 °C in summer I love the sun Expensive, money Currency- Egyptian pound (EGP) One Euro()= 9.45 EGP Comparison: Estonian (museums) ticket price is usually-5 euros Egypt (museums) ticket price is usually-417.82 EGP= 44.20 Abu Simbel temples Beautiful nature Beauty of temples Very famous Giza Necropolis One of the most known Chephreni sfinks Miracle of the world Egyptian Museum History of Egypt King Tutankhamun Pharaohs Thank you for listening
Old Tallinn Old Town, a medieval walled city filled with old buildings and fortifications. The sheltered bay and the easily defended Toompea Hill made it a natural place to settle. Sometime about 1050 A.D. a fortress was built atop the hill, the first of many. In 1219 the Danes showed up as part of the Northern Crusade to subjugate the Baltics and convert the local pagans to Christianity whether they wanted to or not. The Danes improved the fortifications and expanded the town, which became part of the Hanseatic League, a trading organization of a hundred northern cities. The Danes sold Tallinn to the Livonan Order, a branch of the Teutonic Knights, in 1346. The Swedes came next in 1561. Tallinn weathered plague and the Great Northern War and became part of Russia in 1710. In 1918, Estonia declared independence from Russia and fought a bitter war against Bolshevik Russia. Independence didn’t last long, ...
Introduction Tallinn, the capital city of the Republic of Estonia and of the Harju county, is a town in North Estonia on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has nearly half a million inhabitants and covers an area of almost 160 sqkm. It is also an important economic and cultural centre and one of the main ports in the Baltic States. Tallinn is one of the oldest cities on the Baltic Sea. It is unique for its well-preserved architecture from the 13-15 centuries. In contrast to the ancient town-walls and towers, Tallinn of today offers modern hotels, restaurants, sport and cultural centres. Every five years national song and folk dance festivals take place in Tallinn. The yachting regatta of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games was held at Pirita. History Tallinn means in English "Danish town". The place is believed to have been settled by Finno-Ugric people about 2500 BC. It was first marked on a map of the world by the Arab geographer al-I...
Town Hall and Town Hall Square History The building history of the Town Hall goes back to the 13th century. In its present form it was completed in 1404. The management of the city worked in the Town Hall until 1970. Since 1975 the Town Hall functions as the ceremonial building of the city government, but it also serves as a concert hall and a museum. The tower The tower was constructed together with the Town Hall in 1402 1404. The original Gothic pyramidal spire was replaced by a Late- Renaissance spire in 1627. The height of the Town Hall from the bottom of the arcade to the top of the spire is 64 meters. The spire was destroyed in an aerial bombing on March 9, 1944. It was rebuilt in 1952. Tallinn Town Council used to have its own guards, who maintained order in town and watched for possible enemy troops or destructive fire from...
Tallinn Tallinn is a beautiful city in NorthEstonia. It is washed and influenced by the Gulf of Finland in the north. Tallinn has a lot on sights and I'm going to introduce some of them. Town Hall Square the square in front of Tallinn's Town Hall functioned as a marketplace for centuries, dating back to times even before the Town Hall itself was built. Through the years this served as a place of celebrations as well as executions. St. Olav's Church was the tallest church in Medieval Europe. The earliest data on St. Olav's Church come from 1267. Little is known about the building of this Gothic style church and its early years. Church of the Holy Ghost is the only sacred building from the 14th century in Tallinn that has preserved its original form. The simple, humble Church of Holy Ghost was completed in the 1360's, but for the exception of the baroque spire, it h...
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INDREK TARAND Ander Rosin Sandra Anderson Biography ● Born February 3, 1964, Tallinn. ● Estonian politician, reserve officer, civil servant, journalist and historian. ● Tarand has served as an advisor to the Prime Minister of Estonia. Education ● He studied history at the University of Tartu, as well as the University of Bologna, Italy. ● He was a student during the Soviet occupation. ● He finished the university in 1991. Career ● He is also a freelance journalist hosting programmes in radio and television ● He also held the post of the Director of the Estonian War Museum. ● Member of the European Parliament ● Tarand received 25 votes in the Riigikogu against Ilves's 73 Family ● Tarand is the eldest son of Andres Tarand. ● His mother Mari Tarand is a well-known linguist and the elder siste...
Martina Hingis Martina Hingis is on of the greatest tennis players in the history of woman's tennis. Martina was born in Kasica, Czechaslovakia on 30th September, in 1980. She started playing tennis at the age of three. Martina parents divorced, but in 1988 her mother remarried.She moved to Switzerland with mother and stepfather and she lived there ever since. In 1994 she became European champion for players under 18. Martina was the Wimpledon doubles title in 1996 at the age of 15.In 1996 she won all four Grand Slam doubles titles. Martina doesn't have a lot of time for a social life. She is determined and hardworking. She was very keen on all sports. When she does find time to relax, she likes horse riding,skiing or going to museum. Martina likes going to the art galleries, theatre and cinema. Martina is very friendly and she loves animal. When she reteres from tennis, ...
Tallinn History of Tallinn The first traces of human settlement found in Tallinn's city center by archeologists are about 5000 years old. The first fortress was built in 1050, on Toompea. A weather fane, the figure of an old warrior called Old Thomas, was put on the top of the spire of the Tallinn Town Hall in 1530, which became the symbol for the city later on. Tourism Tallinn receives more than 1.5 million visitors annually, and it has been growing steadily since the past decade. Tallinn’s old town is a major tourist attraction There’s the Seaplane Harbour, the Zoo and the Open Air Museum. Most of the tourists are from Europe, but the sum of of tourists from Russia and Asia-Pacific region is growing Ethnicity There are around 226000 Estonians, which is close to 55% of the nationality Then...
Welcome to Saaremaa Its located in.. Its located in the south-west part of Estonia. And the capital of Saaremaa is Kuressaare. Saaremaa is mostly known... Saaremaa is mostly known for its beautiful seaside, windmills and junipers Legends of Saaremaa Its like a legend that Saaremaa stands on seven The people of Saaremaa have this legs: Laimjala, Mustjala, Valjala, Kõljala, Hakjala, weird accent and most of them can't Laadjala and Mändjala there's actually more legs make a difference between letters but these are the most known places. "Õ,, and "Ö,, Panga Pank It starts in Gotland, Sweden and is about 2.5 km long on the ground and 21.3 meters high. Sõrve säär Sõrve säär is a place where once was a old lighthouse. Its restuarated right now wi...
Nowadays there are many museums in every country and almost in every city. Despite that people still do not visit museums as much as doing other activities. What might be the reasons of this? There are certain arguments in favour of visiting museums. The first important advantage of museums is that it educates and broadens your mind. For example, when you go to visit the exhibition, you learn more about the painter and the story behind the picture. Another advantage of museums is that it represents the country. As a result tourists become more aware of our country. On the other hand, there are people who are against of visiting museums. The main drawback of this is that museums cost a lot of money. As a result, many people can not afford to go to the museum. Another disadvantage of visiting museums is that they might be boring. Therefore it is a waste of money and time. All things considered, it seems to me that museums are not a was...
1. Fat Margareta - 16. Cent. Tallinn's most impressive defensive structures, the Great Coastal Gate (Suur Rannavärav) and Fat Margaret's Tower. They were built not only to defend the city from the seaward side of town, but also to impress any visitors arriving via the harbour. Fat Margareta used to be a prison. It is a town wall's building. Now it's home to the Estonian Maritime Museum, which provides a detailed look at the nation's seafaring past. 2. The Great Coastal Gate - with the Viru Gates, are the last of six gates that controlled access to the town in Medieval times. 3. Kolm Õde - a hotel. In 2003, three of Tallinn's splendid merchant houses, built in 1362, were renovated and united to create The Three Sisters, which now offers modern amenities with great design and a backdrop of medieval history. 4. Oleviste church baptism. Believed to have been built in the 12th century a...
Tallinna Tööstushariduskeskus Referaat Le Corbusier Sirje Karasevich 203 SKA Tallinn 2010 Le Corbusier Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, kes otsustas olla tuntud kui Le Corbusier (6. oktoober 1887 - 27. august 1965) oli Sveitsi-Prantsuse arhitekt, disainer, urbanist, kirjanik ja ka kunstnik, kes on kuulus. Ta sündis Sveitsis ja sai Prantsuse kodanik, tema 30s. Ta oli teerajaja uuringutes kaasaegsee kõrge projekteerimisega ja oli pühendanud paremate elutingimuste elanikutele ülerahvastatud linnades. Tema karjäär kestis viis aastakümmet, tema ehitatud hoo...
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