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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Slow cruising around
It was a beautiful place to cruise around at walking speed.Lovely old buildings,narrow streets and wonderful athmosphere.Whole Haapsalu is a lovely small town.
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Nice area to walk around
I really hope that people are renovate these old wooden houses and not demolishe those , because those are one good reason to come to Haapsalu and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Haapsalu Old Town
houses with wooden facades make a lovely walk throught the old town. But best is to take it easy, find a caffee and enjoy the breeze.
