Unique Things In Estonia

Estonia is a gem of a country and you can enjoy this wonderful country by doing some unique things in Estonia.

Estonia is a Baltic State with fifteen nations. It is situated in Northeastern Europe with land boarders with Latvia and Russia and coastline on the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Estonia is a beautiful and unique and rich country that nourishes the heart and nostalgic atmosphere of small towns. There are plenty of unique things in Estonia that QuickBooker.com (an online hotel reservation website) offers travelers to do once they are in Estonia...

1.) Sailing

Estonian territorial waters is equivalent to well known sailing platforms located in much farther South. The transparent and clean water of Estonia attracts many people to participate in this sport. The Estonian summer weather is also an ideal time for sailing. There are a huge number of ports to choose from around Estonia.

2.) Tallinn

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, and Toompea is the ancient heart of the city. It is enclosed with cobbled streets with lots of medieval houses and alleyways, and remnants of the city wall can still be seen there and still protects the lower town spread. Around the wall are green parks perfect for strolling. Tallinn was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.

3.) Open Air Museum

The Open Air Museum is situated outside the ancient Old City in Tallinn. It showcases seventy-two buildings described as "Estonian lingua franca architecture and village milieu" of the tsarist time in a dark dense forest. Tourists can get a picture of the life and its hardship of the olden times through the Open Air Museum.

4.) The Kadriorg Palace

The Kadriorg Palace was constructed by Italian architect Niccolo Michetti for star Peter the Great of Russia in 1718. The construction of the palace signifies the start of Tallinn's fame as the summer resort for the nobles and rich of Russia.

5.) Patarei Prison

This is one of the recent historical attractions. It is a cannon fortress built around 1840 to protect the city from sea-born attacks and as a notorious USSR prison, and the prison only ceased operation in 2004. Patarei Prison tours can last up to five hours.