Historic sites

Viitna Kõrts (Viitna Tavern)

Viitna, Kadrina vald, Lääne-Virumaa

- An old roadside tavern, 74 km from Tallinn towards Narva. - Close to the seacoast and the manors: Palmse, Sagadi and Vihula. - Kadrina, a commune centre is 17 km from Viitna. - Rakvere, a centre of Lääne- Viru county 27 km. Viitna was known already in the Middle Ages. In the 19th century there were fourteen...

Estonian Museum Railway At Lavassaare

Ülejõe 1, Pärnumaa

We locate at the Pärnu county in the south-western part of Estonia, 17 km's from Pärnu to north-west in Lavassaare settlement between the bogs. There are three possibilities to reach us (look at the detailed map): - To go from Tallinn via Pärnu-Jaagupi and Vahenurme; - To go via Nurme and Jõõpre - To go from Pärnu via...

Church of Holy Spirit and apartment

Pühavaimu 2, Tallinn, Harjumaa

Built in the 14th Century, the Holy Spirit Church is one of the oldest and most impressive structures in Tallinn. Its spectacular, carved wood interior includes such treasures as a unique 15th century altar by the famous Bernt Notke, and one of the oldest pulpits in Estonia, dating from 1597. The painted clock on its façade...

Soera Farm Museum

Palade küla, Pühalepa vald 92301, Hiiumaa

The history of Sooääre farm , that was its oirignal name, dates back at least for 200 years. The oldest part of the cottage-cum threshing barn originates from the first half of XIX century, it's a threshing barn room with soilfloor and people used to live there and also dry crop in the autumn. Living room with chambers was...

A.H.Tammsaare Muuseum Vargamäel

Järvamaa

Aafrika Beach And The Promenade

Haapsalu, Läänemaa

Haapsalu was a famous spa town in the Czarist era, and the seaside Promenade still reflects the glory of these times. The gem of the Promenade is the Kuursaal (Assembly Hall). The Promenade, on the coast of the bay, begins from the so-called African beach that was once used for swimming and now is a site for a children’s...

Aaviks Memorial Museum

Kuressaare, Saaremaa

At the end of the 19th century the house and real estate at 9 Sepa Street (later 7 Vallimaa St.) belonged to a gardener Johann Brenner (1834-92). After his death the real estate was bought buy a tradesman from Kuressaare Jakob Aavik (father of Joosep Aavik) for his brother Mihkel Aavik (father of Johannes Aavik). On April 1,...

Abruka tuletorn

Saaremaa

The Abruka rear lighthouse is located on the east coast of the island. The initial structure, built in 1897, was 28m high and had the form of a trellised wooden candelabrum. The beacon was built higher somewhere around World War I, which made the 36m lighthouse presumably the tallest wooden building of its time in Estonia....

Agaata Butiik

Haapsalu, Läänemaa

At the gallery, you will find original headwear and clothing designed by one of Estonia’s most popular fashion designers, Liivia Leśkin, as well as drawings, photos and caricatures by her husband Siggi. Good to know: In addition to visiting the gallery, you can also sit and enjoy delicious coffee and pastries in the...

Albu Manor

Järvamaa

One of the oldest order manors in Järva County and Estonia was first mentioned in 1282. The main building, barn, arched bridge, granary, distillery and park of the manor complex have survived until today. The décor of the manor is simple and laconic. The baroque stove with white and blue tiles and the classicist stoves with...

Anse küla sihi ülemine tuletorn

Saaremaa

The lighthouse is located on the island of Saaremaa, on Sõrve peninsula, to the North from Anseküla. The lighthouse of Anseküla is at distance of 3128 m from Est 931 Lõu lighthouse, the direction 103,1° that is on the coast of the Baltic Sea between Sõrve peninsula to the west along the coast of a bay of Lõu. Concrete...

Anton AntonHansen-Tammsaare Monument

Järvamaa

The bronze bust of writer AH Tammsaare rests on a tall granite column. The column is decorated with bas-relief that depict episodes from the novel Truth and Justice – the arrival of Andres and Krõõt at Vargamäe and Indrek digging a ditch in the swamp and making up with Pearu. The monument was created by sculptor Ferdi...

Ants Laikmaa museum

Läänemaa

Ants Laikmaa (05.05.1866–19.11.1942) was one of the most colourful personalities of Estonian art, having gained prominence both as a portrait painter and a landscape artist. His favourite technique was pastel. In 1917 here, on the Tammiku Farm land in the village of Kadarpiku, Ants Laikmaa began the building of a new home....

Aravete Külamuuseum

Järvamaa

The Aravete Museum is located in the former Kurisoo Manor, which dates back to the first half of the 19th century and has a front façade decorated with a classicist columned portico. The Aravete Village Museum opened its doors to visitors on June 9, 1989. The museum occupies 10 rooms and the attic in the manor house. The...

Balti Keti Mälestusmärk

Raplamaa