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Three days tour of Hanseatic towns and castles (including Saaremaa).
1. St. Birgitta’s Convent Ruins → 2. Padise Monastery → 3. Haapsalu Bishop’s Castle → 4. Ruins of Lihula Stronghold → 5. Kuressaare Episcopal Castle → 6. Varbola hill fort → 7. Tallinn’s Medieval Old Town
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Almost all Estonia’s hanseatic towns are nowadays the places for best spas and relaxation centres. On this western Estonian tour, which also includes our biggest island Saaremaa, you can visit the great castles of Estonia and combine wellness with history.
Sites along route
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St. Birgitta’s Convent Ruins
The history of the ruins rising above the banks of the Pirita River date back to 1407, when the largest nunnery in Old Livonia was founded here. The convent that got its name from St. Birgitta that…
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Padise Monastery
The attraction of Padise Monastery does not consist merely in its mediaeval body, i.e. the ruins, but rather in its spirit and soul. While walking in between the stone walls it must be borne in mind…
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Haapsalu Bishop’s Castle
The Haapsalu Bishop’s Castle and Cathedral, which was established in the 13th century as the centre of the Saare-Lääne Diocese, is one of the best preserved castles in Estonia. Visit the museum…
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Ruins of Lihula Stronghold
Lihula was appointed in 1211 by Riga archbishop Albert to be the centre of Estonia's bishopric. Instead of ancient Estonians stronghold that was on the hill a new stone stronghold was built in 1238…
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Kuressaare Episcopal Castle
Stone castle history starts already from the Long Hermann tower built in the end of 13th century that was the central tower of circle-walled castle type of fortress. The convent type castle task was…
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Varbola hill fort
The first mention of the Varbola fortress dates back to 1212 and it was one of the biggest and most powerful ancient fortresses in Estonia and entire northern Europe. The 576 m long circular hill…
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Tallinn’s Medieval Old Town
Tallinn’s medieval Old Town is known around the world for its well-preserved completeness and authentic Hanseatic architecture. Enchanting atmosphere, rich cultural scene, beautiful surroundings and plenty of galleries, cafes and restaurants to choose
