Posted on September 21st, 2012.
Estonia is the smallest region of the Baltic countries. This small region however makes its charisma felt with its exquisite seaside towns, green forests and swamps, picturesque country villages. All these aspects set the scene for exploring a wide range of cultural as well as natural gems. Popularly known for glorious castles, Estonia also features perfect islands with an international capital in the midst of medieval splendor. Tallinn is perfectly called as Estonia’s crown jewel as it boasts paved streets and invigorated 14th century dwellings.
Those who had explored those magnificent historic churches, galleries and boutiques can have an awesome atmospheric retreat at the number of cafes and restaurants out there. Modish lounges with youthful nightclubs grab the attention of many, offering a sight f the city’s sizzling side. Visitors would absolutely find it hard to escape from Tallinn’s indubitable allure. Lahemaa Natural Park located in Northeastern Estonia features verdant forests and striking coastal trails. On to the western coasts of the country, you will find beautiful beach towns, medieval ruins along with spa resorts. In fact, Saaremaa, lying to the west of Estonia features iconic windmills, clean beaches lighthouses and medieval ruins that take the visitors to another time.
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Wide forests with wooded meadows form the environment to numerous activities. Visitors can taste ancient wilderness by hiking over wooden trails, canoeing on swamped forests and horse right along the seashore. Apart from these activities, swimming in see-though lakes and rivers during summer and bird watching offer great relaxation. If you plan to visit Estonia, you should definitely visit Narva to experience a completely new world. Located along the eastern border of Estonia, Narva is only a pebble’s throw away from Russia. Many Russian speaking civilians of this place can reach Narva from Russia using only a single bridge available here. Narva Castle and Museum form the region’s defining landmarks.
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Visitors can explore a rich background of Narva through this Museum. Ivangorod castle, located across the river can be well seen from the apex of the Museum tower. The Dark Garden can serve as the best place to take a quite leisurely walk. Sitting at the apex of Victoria and Pax Bastions, this breathtaking park offers an awesome view of the river. Don’t forget to explore so many aspects of Estonia considering it as the smallest of the Baltic regions. Explore these great treats without fail when you visit this place.
This entry was posted on Friday, September 21st, 2012 at 3:00 pm; on the subject of Baltic Region, Estonia.