Short URL: http://tnot.es/EE - National Anthem of Estonia.
Estonia was formerly the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic. There
are more than 1,500 islands belonging to Estonia, the largest being Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.
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Countries neighbouring Estonia are: Latvia
and Russia, and Finland by ferry.
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The capital of Estonia is located on the Bay of Tallinn; an inlet
of the Gulf of Finland.
Tallinn is divided into three zones that quite clearly show its
historical development: the upper town, with its 13th-14th century citadel, built on a
steep hill; the lower walled town, built between 14th-16th century; and the newer
district.
In 1219 Waldemar II of Denmark established a fortress on the site.
The town gained commercial importance by the turn of the century, and
in 1346 was sold by Denmark to the Teutonic Knights.
Sweden acquired Tallinn 215 years later, and
it was annexed by Russia in 1710.
The Russians used the city as a naval base for the Baltic fleet,
but lost it for a while to the Germans during World War II.
Digital
Tallinn:
Take a virtual tour of Tallinn through high-quality panoramic images.
Tallinn:
The best preserved of the old Baltic cities.
Tallinn Tips:
Ideas of what to see and do in Tallinn from the In Your Pocket guidebook series, as well
as other useful information for travel to Estonia.
Tallinn Tourism:
The official tourism site for Tallinn.
Accommodation in Tallin
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Haapsalu, Hanila vald, Ilmatsalu, Kabli, Kuressaare, Kuusalu, Laagri, Laulasmaa, Maardu, Mandjala, Muhu, Narva, Narva-Joesuu, Noarootsi, Otepaa, Paide, Parnu, Puurmani, Rakvere, Rannakula, Ruusmae, Sillamäe, Tallinn, Tartu, Valgamaa, Vihula, Viimsi, Viljandi, Voru.
By Air
Air Baltic:
The Latvian carrier flies 8 times a week between Riga and
Tallinn.
Estonian Air:
The national carrier of Estonia operates regular direct connections to: Amsterdam (4 flights a week), Copenhagen
(8), Hamburg (4), Helsinki (33), Kiev (3), London Gatwick (6), Minsk (3), Moscow (4), Riga (3), Stockholm (12), and Vilnius (7).
Getting To The Airport
The downtown bus-stop is located on the street corner next to the
Estonian Art University, 100 metres from major department store (Kaubamaja) and 300 metres
from Viru Hotel.
The Estonians are ethnically and linguistically close to the
Finns, speaking a non-Indo-European Finno-Ugric language.
Baltics City Paper:
A good resource for news from the Baltics along with city guides to Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius.
The Baltic Times:
Based in Riga, The Baltic Times covers current events, business, finance and culture in
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Estonia is a wonderful historical country and White Nights in the
summer are only one reason to visit the region..... as if that's not reason enough!
A pleasant coach trip takes you along the northern Estonian coast to
the border town of Narva, which has for centuries been the historical gateway between East
and West.
Trade routes passed through Narva, a link between the Baltics, Russia,
the Mediterranean and even as far as the Orient and until World War II, visitors enjoyed
the wonderful Old City.
The architecture, combining local traditions of building and elements
typical of the Baroque style, was almost completely destroyed during the war.
Narva:
If you visit this part of the Baltic coast, you'll be joining the Saint-Petersburg
aristocracy who used Narva-Jesuu as a relaxing resort in the 19th century.
Parnu:
The official website of Parnu, the summer capital of Estonia.
Soomaa by Canoe:
Soomaa (Land of Bogs), in south-western Estonia, is a large complex (370 km2) of four
extensive bogs, located in the catchment of one of the longest rivers in the country; the
Pärnu River.
Tartu:
Tartu is the oldest town in the Baltics and the second largest town in Estonia. It is
probably best known for its famous university.
Virtual Viljandi:
Viljandi is situated in South Estonia, 164 km from Tallinn, on Sakala uppland in a
picturesque place near Lake Viljandi. The symbol of Viljandi is the ruins of the Order
Castle dating from the Middle Ages.
Getting to Viljandi
By Train
Three trains a day to Tallinn take about three hours.
By Bus
The buses to and from Tallinn are generally quicker and there are more
of them. (Also: To Tartu - 1hr 30mins; To Pärnu - 7 a day).
Estonia Travel Tips
Visitors to The Baltics should explore the small islands of Estonia -
Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Ruhnu and Prangli. In summer they are like quiet little paradises where
you can enjoy a peaceful holiday in pure nature, away from city stress.
Sent in by Kaili Rätsepp.
Visit Estonia:
The Estonian Tourist Board present their country superbly, with further links to other
towns and regions away from their server.
Directories
Infoatlas:
A phone directory of Estonian companies issued twice a year by Ekspress Hotline.
Private Tours in Estonia:
Ahti Arak's private tours offer travellers the opportunity to discover Estonia, learn
about its past, and become familiar with its present through the eyes of an historian.
Tallin Sightseeing
The Upper Town (Toompea)
Toompea Castle, Tall Herman (Pikk Hermann), Alexander Nevsky
Cathedral, Cathedral School, Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin, Estonian Nobility House,
Town Mansions of the Nobility, Von Stenbock Residence, Viewing Platforms, Long Leg (Pikk
Jalg), Danish King's Garden, Kiek-in-de-Kök and Short Leg (Lühike Jalg).
The Lower Town
Town Hall, Town Hall Square, Town Hall Pharmacy, Guild Buildings,
Church of the Holy Spirit, St. Nicholas's Church, Town Wall and Its Towers, St. Olaf's
Church, Dominican Monastery, Great Coast Gate and Fat Margaret.
The Fringes of the Old Town
Vabaduse Väljak, Viru Väljak and the Rotermann Quarter.
The Eastern Outskirts of Tallinn
Kadriorg and Pirita.
The National Park of Estonia (Lahemaa) and the Open-Air Museum of
Rocca-al-Mare.
Combing a tour of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania is a great way to
discover The Baltic States. Once hidden behind the Iron company, all three countries are
now in The European Union.
Capital
Cities Tour:
Regent Holidays, located in Brsitol (UK), offer 10-day tours from £665 per person
(including return flights with Lithuanian Airlines and Estonian Air), all air taxes,
accommodation in three-star centrally located hotels with breakfast, all arrival transfers
and coach tickets between the capital cities.
Grand Tour
of The Baltics:
Specialists in custom travel to Northern Europe since 1967, Scantours have had a Los
Angeles branch since 1984. This 10-day tour of The Baltics starts at $1,400 per person
(excluding flights) - between June and August.
Group
Tour of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania:
Realworld-Travel, a company based in the UK, offer a 14-day tour of The Baltic States;
starting at £630 per person (excluding flights) - between May and October.
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