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Marilaiu ülemine tuletorn

Läänemaa

The lighthouse is located in 4 km to the southwest from the island Vormsi. In 1885 on east coast was constructed lighthouse in height of 4 m (58 ° 58,2 'N, 23 ° 05,2' E) which worked at oil lamps, later on the petrol. White and red light which were variable (40 times a minute) was visible in sector to the southeast from 23...

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Mart Saar Museum

Viljandimaa

The home where composer Mart Saar (1882–1963) was raised is located in the village of Hüpassaare. After his death it was transformed into a museum showcasing the life and work of one of Estonia’s most famous choral musicians. Much of Saar’s work was created here, in the midst of bogs and forests. Among the exhibits on display...

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Mehikoorma Lighthouse

Tartumaa

The lighthouse Mehikoorma is located in the southern part of the lake Pepsiyarv, settling down on the western coast of the lake to Lyammiyarva. In 1906 it was mentioned in need to differentiate coastal lowlands in Mekhikorm by sector of fire. Since The First World War there are some data on finding of the main lighthouse...

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Mihkli Farm Museum

Saaremaa

On the western coast of Saaremaa, 3 km from Kihelkonna towards Kuressaare one may find a peculiar museum - Mihkli Farm Museum. There was no need to gather things into this farm: the complete set of farm houses and all kind of things needed in every-day life were there. Almost all the things have been made by the people of six...

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Mohni tuletorn

Harjumaa

The initial wooden lighthouse dating from 1806 on the island of Mohni was replaced by a 20m brick structure in 1852. Only a few years had passed, when the severe deterioration of the fabric made clear that the low quality bricks could not handle the harsh Nordic weather. In 1871 additional 7m were added to the lighthouse and...

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More than Tours

Tallinn, Harjumaa

During an excursion you will get overview of town's history and visit the main sight of the area, but it is alternative for classical excursions. Excursion starts and ends together, but in the middle there is time to discover city in groups of 5-7 and make fun pictures and get new knowledge of city and sights. These pictures...

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Naissaare tuletorn

Harjumaa

In 1788, wooden beacons were erected on the northern and southern extremities of the Naissaar Island. The decaying northern lighthouse was replaced by a 38m round limestone structure in 1849. Although the tower was damaged and the outbuildings burned down during the Crimean War, the lighthouse was quickly fixed and put to...

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Narva Linnus

Narva, Ida-Virumaa

The Narva Castle is one of the main attractions of the city. In the seventh decade of the 13th century, the Danes established a castle as a residence for the Danish King’s vice-Regent. The Narva Castle is the most diverse and best preserved defence structure in Estonia. The area of the castle is 3.2 hectares, and the highest...

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Narva-Jõesuu Tuetornid

Narva-Jõesuu, Ida-Virumaa

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Norrby alumine tuletorn

Läänemaa

Lighthouses Norrby are on the northeast coast of the island Vormsi at distance of 950 m from each other. In 1916 were established wooden lighthouses. Height of the bottom lighthouse was 14 m and of the top lighthouse was 29 m. Lamps was established on the lighthouses in 1923. In 1925 on the light of bottom lighthouse was (59°...

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