A black granite memorial tablet bearing almost 200 names was installed on the wall of the Valga Jaani (St John’s) Church in 1934 in remembrance of the Finnish volunteers who fell in the Paju Battle…

The church was built in 1900; it was reconsecrated in 1999 upon its renovation. Near the church there is an interesting memorial stone dating from the Great Northern War. Good to know: The service is…

Come and visit the historical three-nave Puhja Church that was completed in 1499. The profiled portal on the western façade of the church is worth looking at. A simple gravestone with Estonian…

Monument to the Estonian chess player and international grandmaster Paul Keres (1916-1975) is located on Tõnismägi in Tallinn. In 1939, the Estonian chess team which included Paul Keres won bronze at…

This monument was erected on the Suur Rannavärav bastion in Tallinn in memory of those who lost their lives on the 'Estonia' ferry, which sank on the night of 28 September 1994 between Tallinn and…

This memorial, completed to mark the 100th birthday of beloved national author A. H. Tammsaare (1878-1940), is situated in Tammsaare park in central Tallinn. The writer is depicted in a pensive mood…

Tallinn Art Space art centre is a contemporary graphics workshop, a shop and a gallery, as well as a focal point for art exhibitions and events. The gallery of the centre sells and exhibits…

Jewellery Studio in the Old Town is where nine young, adventurous jewellery artists operate. The studio offers a selection of jewellery, accepts orders and organizes jewellery courses.

The construction of the Kärdla power plant began in 1954. It is a fully functional diesel power plant with all the necessary machinery. All the equipment is in working order. The chimney of the power…

A post mill with a classic wooden structure. The base of the mill is made of rocks without binder. The mill has a board roof covering and its body has horizontal boarding. It was built in the second…

Three small rivers flow through Kärdla: Nuutri River, Liivaoja and Kammioja, as well as innumerable ditches, streams and streamlets. These waterways are bridged with small bridges called trumms…

The first church was erected in Kunda in 1904, but was destroyed in a fire. The current church was completed in 1921 according to the designs of architect Ernst Künter. What makes the church unique…

There is a monument called Kivi-Jüri in Hiiumaa that looks like a soldier’s head on a granite base, located at the crossroads of Heltermaa, Käina and Kõrgessaare highways coming from Kärdla. The…

Salla Manor was first mentioned in 1479. The main building is two-story early Classicist building with Baroque influences; the architect is believed to be J. H. B. Walther. Manor park has one of the…

The Vana-Antsla Manor ensemble is one of grandest in Võru county with one of the greatest numbers of buildings. It was first mentioned as early as 1405.  The Steward's House, Granary, Stables, Coach…

The Baltic Chain was a massive event that took place on 23 August 1989. It was designed as a protest against the Soviet forces to demonstrate the desire in the Baltic States for freedom and…

The village of Puiga and the town of Võru are two places in Võru County with an association with the writer Friedebert Tuglas (1886-1971). In 1904, the writer made a longer voyage on foot in the Võru…

Driving on the highway through Taebla you will see Lääne-Nigula Church. The building was restored in 1816, the steeple dates back to 1882. The height of the church is 52.2 metres of which the spire…

Come and see this memorial to one of Estonia’s most famous composers, who grew up in Lääne County - Cyrillus Kreek (1889-1962). The memorial, which was created by Aime Kuulbusch, is located in front…

The Struve column is situated 1 km from Simuna on the side of the road in the direction of Laekvere. It is a stone monument which stands 1.2 metres high. Between 1816 and 1855, led by famous…