Quick Summary: Estonia is a Northern European country between the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. It has over 1,500 islands, and its diverse landscape ranges from rocky beaches and old-growth forest to rivers and lakes. For a while it was part of the Soviet Union, but it changed hands between neighboring countries, and they all left their souvenirs: castles, hilltop fortresses and churches of different denominations, some dating from 13th century. Its cities, large and small, cherish their historic monuments and combine them with the lively 21st century activities and way of life.


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1. Haapsalu ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Hiiumaa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Kihnu

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4. Korvemaa Nature Reserve

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5. Kuressaare

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6. Lake Peipus

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7. Matsalu National Park

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8. Narva

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9. Nova & Noarootsi

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10. Otepaa

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11. Parnu

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12. Rakvere

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13. Ruhnu

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14. Saaremaa

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15. Setomaa

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16. Sillamae

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17. Tallinn

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18. Tartu

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19. Valga

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20. Viljandi

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21. Vilsandi National Park

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22. Voru

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