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May 2013

Rooftop cinema begins a new season

23.05.2013

For the fourth season running open air, rooftop cinema focused on art-house movies opened on the terrace of Viru Centre.
Lääne County to Merge Museums

23.05.2013

The government approved the establishment of the Haapsalu and Lääne County Museums Foundation, which will merge six museums in the region.
Estonia's 50 best restaurants presented

21.05.2013

For the past 6 years, under the auspices of the “Flavours of Estonia” programme the 50 best food places in Estonia have been selected.
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Songfest Organizers Seek New Ideas for Torch-Carrying Event

21.05.2013

Organizers are holding a contest to find fresh ideas for the traditional torch-carrying ceremony of the Song and Dance Festival, to be held in 2014.
Estonian night of museums

17.05.2013

In Estonia the Night of the Museums will be celebrated on May 18, when almost two hundred museums, archives, galleries and manor-houses, also windmills and churches are open for visitors from 6 p.m to 11 p.m or later free of charge.
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Eric Whitacre to Conduct Choral Concert in Tallinn

16.05.2013

American Grammy Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre is in Tallinn to give a master's class today and to conduct an 80-member choir at a concert in St. John's Church on Friday.
Kadriorg's Historic Water Canals to Be Reopened for Tallinn Day

15.05.2013

Reconstruction of water canals that were once a key feature of Tallinn's Kadriorg Park has been completed. They will be ceremonially opened today at 18:00 by Mayor Edgar Savisaar as part of the Tallinn Day celebrations.
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Tallinn Airport Opens Library, Rakvere Opens Police Museum

12.05.2013

On a good day for Estonian culture, Tallinn Airport opened a public library on Thursday, while Rakvere cut the ribbons on a new museum that showcases police work.
Historic, Cultural Landmarks to Be Marked With QR Codes

08.05.2013

Over 100 cultural heritage landmarks around the country will be marked with QR codes linking to visitestonia.com database.
Patarei Prison and Sea Fortress opens for visitors

08.05.2013

The 19th century Patarei (battery) sea fortress and prison opens its doors again to sole visitors.
Tulip Festival takes off at the Tallinn Botanic Garden

08.05.2013

On May 12 Tulip festival is launched at the Tallinn Botanic Garden.
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Let's prove that Estonia is not gray!

03.05.2013

Help us show everyone that Estonia is not all gray.
Create a pinboard with colorful pictures of Estonia in Pinterest and win a trip to Estonia!
Lotte Film Earns Grand Prize at Children's Film Festival

02.05.2013

Heiki Ernits and Janno Põldma's animated film "Lotte and the Moonstone Secret" won the grand prize in the animation category at the 5th International Children's Film festival (ICFF) held in India from 19-27 April.