Tour of Russian history in Haapsalu
For the last one and a half century, Haapsalu has been seen as a resort, where Russian royalty and cultural figures have spent their summers and taken mud baths.
A railway station was built in the summer holiday spot of the Russian imperial family and nobles, where the Railway and Communications Museum is now situated. Kuursaal and its band pavilion were the favourite places of Russian emperors and the upper class of Saint Petersburg. On the so-called chocolate promenade, located near the band pavilion, you will find the bench of the world-famous Russian composer Tchaikovsky.
There are lovely wooden houses on the quiet seaside streets and in the old town.
Sites along route
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Haapsalu raudteejaam
Historical buildings
Raudtee tänav 2, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu 90504
Starting point
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2
Haapsalu Püha Neeva Aleksandri Kirik
Churches
Surnuaia tänav 1, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu 90504
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3
De la Gardie loss
Historical buildings
Vaba tänav 4, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu 90502
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4
Promenaad ja Aafrika rand
Viewing platforms and promenades
Promenaadi tänav-3, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu 90502
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5
Haapsalu Maria-Magdaleena Kirik
Churches
Linda tänav 2, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu 90502
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Haapsalu Kuursaal
Historical buildings
Promenaadi tänav 1, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu 90502
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7
Tšaikovski pink Haapsalus
Sculptures & Monuments
Pjotr Tšaikovski puiestee, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu
