January 19, 2012
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Haapsalu – seaside spa resort in Estonia Updated: January 19, 2020 | By Claire | More Haapsalu is a spa town located at the Gulf of Haapsalu, on the western part of Estonia. The city was founded in the 13th century and soon became the seat of the bishop. At this time, there was built […]
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Categories: Estonia, Nature, Wellness, Relax & Sports
June 8, 2011
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Keila Waterfall – a beautiful natural phenomena in Estonia Updated: June 8, 2020 | By Claire | More Keila Waterfall (Keila Juga) is a beautiful natural phenomena, located in the northern part of Estonia in Harjumaa County. You can find it about 25 km south-west of the capital city of Tallinn, near the village of […]
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Categories: Estonia, Nature
May 19, 2011
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Nigula Nature Reserve – one of the oldest bog reserves in Estonia Updated: May 19, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Nigula Nature Reserve is a protected area in Estonia. It is located in the southwest part of the country near the city of Häädemeeste. Nigula Nature Reserve was founded in 1957 and occupies […]
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Categories: Estonia, Nature
May 3, 2011
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Vastseliina Castle Ruins in Estonia Updated: May 19, 2020 | By Claire | More In southeastern Estonia, on a steep hill above the river Pisa you can find impressive Vastseliina castle ruins. It is situated on the outskirts of the village Vahtseliina and about 4 km from the town Vastseliina. This area due to its […]
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Categories: Estonia, Sights
April 1, 2011
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Lahemaa National Park (Land of Bays) – the largest and oldest national park in Estonia Updated: May 19, 2020 | By Claire | More In northern Estonia at an area less than 700 km2 lies the largest and oldest national park in the country – Lahemaa National Park. The park was established in 1971, as […]
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Categories: Estonia, Nature
January 24, 2011
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Valaste Waterfall – the highest waterfall in Estonia Updated: May 19, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Valaste Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Estonia, located on Valaste stream near the Baltic coast. Waterfall Valaste is 30.5m high since 1996, declared as a cultural heritage and national symbol of Estonia. Valaste Waterfall is a […]
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Categories: Estonia, Nature
November 8, 2010
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Jägala Falls – the biggest waterfall in Estonia Updated: May 19, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More Jägala Falls are the largest waterfalls in Estonia. They are located approximately 30 km east of the capital city of Estonia – Tallinn, at the village Jägala Joa. These beautiful waterfalls are called Niagara Falls of […]
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Categories: Estonia, Nature
November 8, 2010
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Tartu – the oldest city in Estonia Updated: May 19, 2020 | By Claire | More In this college town of Tartu with an amazing atmosphere you can see one of the most leaning buildings in Europe. Tartu is the oldest city and also the second largest city in Estonia. It lies in the southeast […]
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Categories: Estonia, Sights
September 29, 2010
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Pärnu – Estonia’s Summer Capital Updated: May 19, 2020 | By Claire | More Pärnu is a city located in the south-west part of Estonia. It is a popular summer vacation resort that offers lots of hotels, restaurants, and large beaches. For the tourists it is really interesting attraction. The old city of Pärnu was […]
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Categories: Estonia, Sights
April 28, 2010
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Estonia – Baltic pearl Updated: September 21, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by […]
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Categories: All Countries, Estonia