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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

31.5.2023 | History

A commemorative plaque for Estonia’s first concrete building was unveiled in Narva

A commemorative plaque for Estonia’s first concrete building was unveiled in Narva

In Narva, on the banks of the river, a commemorative plaque was opened yesterday to the first concrete building … Read more

28.12.2022 | History

In the Middle Ages, Tallinn was a Hanseatic League city where German was the primary language

In the Middle Ages, Tallinn was a Hanseatic League city where German was the primary language

There were merchant houses along the main street. In Hanseatic League cities such as Tallinn, they were built end … Read more

27.11.2022 | History

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Narva: Where history and art are intertwined

Narva: Where history and art are intertwined

Narva Castle is the historic heart of the city and the place that is likely to be top of … Read more

5.7.2022 | Estonia

The 700-year-old Tallinn Town Hall is open to the public all summer

The 700-year-old Tallinn Town Hall is open to the public all summer

Tallinn’s town hall turns 700 this year. The building is unique. It is the best-preserved town hall in all … Read more