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17.8.2025 | Culture

Restoration of Independence Day Events

Restoration of Independence Day Events

Estonia’s restoration of independence began officially with the strike of a gavel on 20 August, 1991. The history of … Read more

10.8.2025 | History

How Did the 1980 Olympic Regatta Shape Tallinn?

How Did the 1980 Olympic Regatta Shape Tallinn?

In July, it will be 45 years since the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, and the sailing events held … Read more

4.6.2025 | Culture

Viljandi’s Hansa Days Celebrate a Golden Age

Viljandi’s Hansa Days Celebrate a Golden Age

Steeped in history, culture, and tradition dating back to medieval times, Viljandi celebrates its membership in the Hanseatic League … Read more

23.4.2025 | History

Estonian literature celebrates 500 years—rarities on display at the St Nicholas Church and Museum

Estonian literature celebrates 500 years—rarities on display at the St Nicholas Church and Museum

This year marks the 500th anniversary of the publication of the first book in Estonian. This anniversary will be … Read more

23.3.2025 | History

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When shipping returned to Helsinki–Tallinn

When shipping returned to Helsinki–Tallinn

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the reopening of the Helsinki–Tallinn shipping route, which was closed when the … Read more

16.1.2024 | Culture

An exhibition to revive the spirit of a lost village

An exhibition to revive the spirit of a lost village

Textile and installation artist Maryliis Teinfeldt-Grins’ new solo exhibition, “Who remembers last, who remembers better?” will open at Tütar … Read more

9.1.2024 | Culture

A fascinating tour of an iconic building in Tallinn

A fascinating tour of an iconic building in Tallinn

Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen (1873–1950) started working as an architect at the turn of the last century and founded … Read more

31.10.2023 | Leisure

Explore farm life in a new interactive exhibition

Explore farm life in a new interactive exhibition

The Estonian Open Air Museum has unveiled an exciting new exhibition aimed at some of its youngest visitors. The … Read more