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Top Things To See
Tallinn
Wander the magical medieval cobble stone streets of the capital, Tallinn (www.tourism.tallinn.ee), an ancient Hanseatic city. Particularly interesting is the old town centre, which is dominated by the soaring steeple of Oleviste Church. Climb up to Toompea Castle for views. Pärnu Established in the 13th century, Pärnu (www.parnu.ee) is a small town situated on the banks of the Pärnu River, where it emerges into the Gulf of Riga. The town is known as a seaport and a health resort. Tartu Full of ancient architecture, Tartu (www.tartu.ee) is Estonia's second-largest city, seated on the Emajõgi River. Visit the city's old university, the Vyshgorod Cathedral, the Town Hall (18th century) and the university's Botanical Garden. Narva Head for Narva (www.narva.ee), one of the oldest towns in Estonia, situated on the western banks of the River Narva. Visit the Herman Castle, the town's oldest architectural monument, and the city museum. Saaremaa See old windmills, stone churches, fishing villages and a 3,000 year-old meteorite crater on stunning Saaremaa (www.saaremaa.ee), the largest island in Estonia. Hiiumaa Hop over to Estonia's second-largest island, Hiiumaa (www.hiiumaa.ee) - a true oasis of tranquility and biodiversity. This is also the best spot for bird-watching in the whole country. Mustvee and Kuremäe Find peace in Mustvee, situated on the shores of the beautiful and vast Lake Peipsi, and Kuremäe, the site of the only functioning convent in Estonia. See Contact Addresses for further tourist information. |
