Estonia

By Claudia Boutin

Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, which is known for the medieval like structure

This capital is

also the oldest

city in Estonia.

Kadriorg Palace

This palace was built by tsar Peter the First for his empress.

It is now used as a summer park.

‘Kadriorg' means 'Catherine's Valley'.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

This cathedral dominates

most of the city of the hilltop setting.

The cathedral can hold up to 5,000 people.

Is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the world.

It occupies an area of 3170 m²

Islands Saaremaa and Muhu

Saaremaa is the biggest island in Estonia.

Saaremaa have symbols such as juniper, dolomite, and windmills.

People go to these islands for the tourism and business resorts.

Kiek-in-de-Kök

This famous fortification was built in the 15th century.

‘Kiek in de Kök’, which means ‘peep into the kitchen‘, because the soldiers could spy in the pantries during military times.

Visitors can go all the way to the top for better views.

Tartu, Estonia

This is the second largest city in estonia.

This photo shows the medieval City Hall in Tartu.

The city has a population

of 101,246. It also has an area of

38.8 square kilometers.

Emajõgi River

In Estonian the name Emajõgi means “Mother River”.

This river is about 100 km long.

It flows through the Tartu county, Lake Võrtsjärv, and Lake Peipus.

The course of this river is split into 3 different parts.

Toomkirik

Known as either the Dome Church, or St. Mary’s in English.

This church was founded on Toopmea Hill in the 13th century.

It’s said to be the oldest church in Estonia.

Founded by the Danes.

Toompea

Toompea is a limestone hill that is located in Tallinn.

It measures of 400 by 250 meters, and has an area of 17 acres.

The history on Toompea is closely linked to the rulers and powers of Estonia.

Estonian Art Museum

This museum was established in 1919.

It was originally based in Kadriorg Palace, but has spanned throughout Estonia.

Tallinn Town Hall

Stands on the southerly side of Raekoja Square.

It has become familiar form its Gothic like structure and it dates back all the way to the 13th century.

There is a octagon tower coming out of the top of the church.

Beit Bella Synagogue

Its located in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn.

This synagogue was inaugurated on May 16, 2007.

Has a capacity to sit 180 people.

The original synagogue was built in 1883 during World War II.

Lahemaa National Park

This is the largest national park in Estiona.

There is a large variety of animals and hiking trails.

It’s the only open-air geology museum located near Altja, Estonia.

Permanent communities for bears and wolves in that area.

Keila Waterfall

This is a waterfall located in North Estonia.

The third most powerful waterfall in Estonia after Narva and Jagäla.

Bibliographies for Pictures

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Bibliographies for Pictures

Http://giid.ee/cassiopeia/fotod/retk_2008/26_Visby%20toomkirik.jpg. Photograph. Photograph, Estonia. Http://giid.ee/cassiopeia/fotod/retk_2008/26_Visby%20toomkirik.jpg. Web. 18 Jan. 2010.

Http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/40820/214089/t/1628115-Back-Of-Toompea-Castle-0.jpg. Photograph. Photograph, Estonia. Http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/40820/214089/t/1628115-Back-Of-Toompea-Castle-0.jpg. Web.

Http://www.tallinn.world-guides.com/tallinn_landmarks.html. Photograph. Photograph, Estonia. Http://www.tallinn.world-guides.com/tallinn_landmarks.html. Web. 18 Jan. 2010.

Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn_Synagogue. Photograph. Museum, Estonia. Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn_Synagogue. Web. 18 Jan. 2010.

"Tallinn Synagogue -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Web. 19 Jan. 2010. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn_Synagogue>.

Bibliographies for Pictures

Http://www.onderweg-reismagazine.nl/images/uploadimages/photography/74.jpg. Photograph. Park, Estonia. Http://www.onderweg-reismagazine.nl/images/uploadimages/photography/74.jpg. Web. 18 Jan. 2010.

Http://www.klint.envir.ee/Pildid/650/41-Keila%20j.jpg. Photograph. Waterfall, Estonia. Web. 18 Jan. 2010.