Estonia - a small but very beautiful country. Among its attractions you can see architectural structures of different eras and styles, and picturesque corners of nature.
Tallinn historic center
The main attraction of Estonia is the historical center of its capital, Tallinn. Once here, a person seems to be transported to the Middle Ages. Here you can walk along narrow cobbled streets and admire the high spiers of Catholic churches and towers of ancient castles, see The Dome Cathedral and a real medieval town hall, as well st Olaf's church, once considered the tallest building in the world.
Toompea castle
On a high hill stands a medieval Toompea castlebuilt by the Danes back in the 13th century. He was rebuilt several times, gradually changing the style. So during the reign of Catherine II, the castle had a pink baroque facade.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Opposite Toompea Castle is an Orthodox Temple of Alexander Nevsky, which is the largest religious building in Estonia. It is crowned with five helmet-shaped domes with gilded crosses sparkling in the sun. The inside of the temple is richly decorated with mosaics.
Lahemaa National Park
Tallinn also has a national Lahemaa park. Estonian nature is presented here in all its pristine beauty and grandeur. A lot of birds and animals live on the territory of the park, a variety of animals grow, incl. rare and protected plant species.
Palmse Manor Museum
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In the park Lahemaa located and Palmse Manor Museum, which is a fine example of baroque architecture.
Saaremaa island
Saaremaa Is the largest of the Estonian islands. It seems that time has stopped here long ago. In an island town Kuressaare you can see a real medieval castle, and in the surrounding villages you can still find houses with thatched roofs and windmills.
Narva castle
Narva Castle, also called Hermann's Castle, was built by the Danes in the 13th century. In the next 14th century, its main tower appeared - the so-called "Long Herman" - 51 m high.
Kadriorg palace
Kadriorg palace - a grandiose building in the Baroque style, the construction of which began during the reign of Peter the Great. According to legend, the king himself laid the first stone in its foundation. The palace is surrounded by a magnificent park, the most popular of which is Swan Pond.
Church of St. Nicholas
Church of St. Nicholas - the first stone church built in Estonia in the 13th century. Later, it was given features of the Gothic style. The height of the main tower of the temple is 105 m, for a long time it was considered the tallest building in Estonia. Today it houses a unique museum of church art.
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Jagala waterfall
Jagala waterfall located 23 km from Tallinn. A stormy stream of water falls from a height of 8 m. There is a ledge above the waterfall, along which you can take walks, admiring the opening spectacle.
The peculiarity of Estonian landmarks lies in the fact that, admiring them, you can make a kind of journey through time, get acquainted with the history of architecture and enjoy the pristine beauty of nature.
