Haapsalu Old Town
Haapsalu, which is bordered by the sea on three sides, fits on a piece of land with a size of just 10.59 km2. The Old Town is located on a peninsula with two eskers, which continue to the north-west as a chain of islets (holms) connected to the mainland. There are low meanders between the holms – Suur and Väike Viik.
The culturally and environmentally valuable Old Town of Haapsalu can be divided into its medieval section and the 20th century health resort area. The medieval part is around the Episcopal castle, with the medieval network of Kooli, Jaani, Vee, Linda, Rüütli and Väike-Mere Streets and buildings. It is surrounded by a belt of wooden houses and the Promenade, Aafrika beach and parks.
Take a look at the aerial panorama (picture by Joel Tammet).
Reviews
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Perfect for a walk
I was so lucky to be there during the festival week. Enjoyed seeing the small shops all around the town.
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A stop on our bike tour
It was nice to see another square and the old town was nice overall. There are pleasant shops and places to dine.
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Haapsalu
Quiet, cozy and clean city to have a good food, nice place to rest and wlk on the sea. Suggest strongly for couples
Information
- Karja tn, Haapsalu
- Homepage
- http://www.haapsalu.ee
- E-mail: haapsalu@visitestonia.com
- haapsalu@visitestonia.com
- (+372) 473 3248
