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1. AHHAA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

AHHAA
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2. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
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3. Estonian History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Estonian History Museum
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4. Estonian National Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Estonian National Museum
© Estonian National Museum

5. Estonian Open Air Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Estonian Open Air Museum
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6. Haapsalu Castle

Romantic Castles
Haapsalu Castle
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7. Jagala Waterfall

Category: Activities
Jagala Waterfall
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8. Kadriorg Palace

Kadriorg Palace
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9. Karula National Park

Category: Activities
Karula National Park
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10. Kumu

Kumu
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11. Lahemaa National Park

Category: Activities
Lahemaa National Park
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12. Museum of Occupations

Category: Museums & Culture
Museum of Occupations
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13. Narva Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Narva Museum
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14. NUKU Theatre, Museum and Centre for Puppet Arts

Category: Entertainment
NUKU Theatre, Museum and Centre for Puppet Arts
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15. Seaplane Harbour

Seaplane Harbour
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16. Soomaa National Park

Category: Activities
Soomaa National Park
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17. St. Nicholas' Church

St. Nicholas' Church
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18. Tallinn Botanic Garden

Category: Activities
Tallinn Botanic Garden
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19. Tallinn Song Festival Grounds

Category: Entertainment
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
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20. Tallinn Town Hall

Tallinn Town Hall
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21. Tallinn Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Tallinn Zoo
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22. Tartu Toy Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Tartu Toy Museum
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23. Toompea Castle

Romantic Castles
Toompea Castle
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24. Valaste Waterfall

Category: Activities
Valaste Waterfall
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25. Walls of Tallinn

Walls of Tallinn
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • One of Europe’s best-kept secrets, Estonia is a small coastal country with a lot of heart.
  • The land takes visitors back in time to a fairytale-like atmosphere filled with castles, fortifications, medieval houses, and winding alleyways.
  • These paths lead visitors on an unforgettable adventure.
  • While many attractions are entertaining and fun-filled, the legends behind them make for an even more exciting vacation.
  • Must-see places in Estonia include the Estonian History Museum, Haapsalu Castle, and one of Europe’s biggest national parks – Lahemaa.
  • Younger visitors can enjoy interactive fun at the Tartu Toy Museum or the AHHAA Science Center.


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