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Estonia – A Beautiful Country to Visit
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on December 1, 2010
Estonia is beautiful small country located in the East part of Europe, surrounded by Russia in the east, Latvia in the south, Gulf of Finland in the north and the Baltic Sea in the west. The official language spoken is Estonian, but most people can also speak Russian and English, which makes it perfect for tourists.
The fact that this country is so small is definitely a good news as it gives you an opportunity to actually travel in a car from one side of the country to the next side in approximately 4 hours, which is great as it gives you an opportunity to see everything there is and you really get the great feeling of seeing it all.
The M-V Estonia Mystery and Tragedy
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on December 1, 2010
The M/V Estonia sank in the Baltic 1994. 852 persons drowned or which 502 were Swedes. It was the biggest accident in North Europe since the second world war. Evidently the accident was investigated by the authorities. It took them three years and three months.
The official cause of accident was that a bow door in the superstructure 2.5 meter above waterline was ripped open due to big waves. How then the ferry actually sank was not explained 1997. This lack of information disturbed survivors and relatives of victims. In 2005 the Swedish government decided that the outstanding question ‘how did the ferry sink?’ should finally be clarified by scientific research. Two consortia were given the task.
Tallinn, Estonia
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on November 1, 2010
Visitors to the country of Estonia will find the city of Tallinn to be a pleasant place to visit. You will find this capital city of Estonia to be the largest city in the country. The city of Tallinn can be found on the banks of the Gulf of Finland. It is situated about 80 kilometers south of Helsinki in the northern coast of Estonia.
Visitors to Tallinn will be able to find a city which is modern and old world at the same time. Here you will be able to combine the pleasures of sightseeing with that of shopping at great shops, trendy boutiques and shopping malls. You will be able to choose to dine at restaurants which cater to both the local and international cuisine. In addition to these pleasures you will find there are parks where you can relax in the day and during the night you have a choice of night clubs and bars where you can unwind from the stresses of day to day living.
Visiting Tallinn, Estonia
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on November 1, 2010
Tallinn is the largest city and capital of Estonia, with a population of 404,000 as of 2009. It is situated on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, on the northern coast of Estonia. The city has been attacked, razed and pillaged on many occasions throughout history, including by the Germans in the early part of the century, and extensively bombed by the Soviet Union towards the end of World War II. However, through all that, much of the medieval old town still exists with its full charm. Having belonged to the USSR since the beginning of World War II, in August of 1991 an independent Democratic Estonian State was reestablished and Tallinn became the capital, as in earlier days.
The old town is indeed well preserved, with its winding cobbled streets and arches and pastel houses. It is one of the best preserved old towns in all of Europe, and rehabilitation efforts continue to this day. Old town is easily explored on foot. Check out the Town Hall Square, which contains merchant’s houses dating back to the 15th century. The Great Guild should also be seen, and it also now houses part of the State History Museum. St. Olaf’s church was once the tallest building in medieval Europe, and the town walls and towers are also well worth exploring. Kadriorg Palace is also in the old town section, and it houses the national collection of foreign art.