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This small resort city boasts a great variety of historical and architectural monuments and landmarks. Local people are rather respectful of their history and culture and proudly showcase their cultural heritage to foreign guests. Tourists will discover old castles and churches, amazing museums and theaters. The Eliisabet’s church is a remarkable religious landmark established in 1750 being a genuine embodiment of the Baroque style. The church has gained its popularity among tourists due to its luxurious inner decoration. The church is home to one of the oldest organs in Estonia. Tourists will also find a beautiful gothic chair and an altar picture “Ascension” among the church’s relics. A walk along the Alley of Sculptures will turn to one of the most impressive experiences for the city guests. The alley was established in 2001. Parnu was the first city for the World First International Sculpture Day to take place The alley is figured with the best statuary artworks of Estonian, Japanese, American, French and Lithuanian artists. Another remarkable landmark of the tourist destination is the Tallinn Gate being a surviving part of a medieval fortifying construction. The construction was built in the 17th century as a way to a post road to Tallinn. The fortifying construction was totally ruined in the 19th century and the Tallinn Gate was reserved as a symbol and a landmark. Another part of fortifying construction survived in Parnu is the Red Tower built of red … Read further

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Traditions and mentality of Parnu

Local residents are proud of their ethnic drink which the city guests can try during the holiday. Local folks are fond of beer and can passionately discuss it for hours. However natives are responsible drinkers as alcohol intake is allowed only in special places. Local culture features a great number of traditions dating back to ancient times. The Candle Day is celebrated annually on the 2nd of February. One … Open

Travel guide to Parnu

Through the middle of the historical district of Pärnu runs a charming Rüütli Street. It is famous for its architectural monuments, the variety of nice restaurants and souvenir shops. Beautiful old houses of different epochs have survived here. 19th century red brick houses look especially spectacular. In summer, the facades of many buildings are decorated with fresh flowers and ornamental plants. The most … Open

Advices for travellers

5. Tobacco goods and spirits are sold only in specialized stores thus one will be unable to find them in a supermarket. Young people should keep passport or other certified age proving documents by themselves if opting to drink some alcohol in gastronomy establishments or to buy in specialized store. Passport will also help to avoid misunderstandings during city touring. 6. Street call boxes offer the … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Italian cuisine admirers will appreciate the Steffani restaurant. Among its original treats tourists will find more than 10 sorts of pizza. Visitors can add tasty treats with a glass of good Italian wine. Sweet addicts will not find a better place to eat and reset than the Villa Wesset café offering a vast choice of desserts. According to regular visitors of the café this is the only place to try the best chocolate … Open

Attractions and active leisure

The Apollo raamatupood book shop is rather popular among tourists. Tourists will find there lots of original books in different languages and calendars with captivating scenic sights of local nature. The most known and the most heavily visited grocery store is the Autanelly OÜ center. It serves customers till late evening attracting clients with affordable pricing policy. Travelers looking to buying alcohol … Open

Cultural excursion through Parnu - things to see

The central square of the city keeps a famous theater named the Endla theater. In 1944 a building of the theater was totally ruined and restored back to life only in 1967. The town council is housed in a unique building which was constructed in 1797 at an initiative of a local merchant. Till the beginning of the 20th century the council was constantly added with new buildings. Today this architectural complex looks … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Estonia

In the city of Haapsalu, the White Lady Festival is held every year within the territory of the ancient Episcopal castle. The White Lady is a famous Estonian ghost who appears in August on the wall of a chapel during a full moon. Various displays turn the city into a huge fairground as a lot of events take place from dawn to dusk. From sunset, a theatrical performance with the same name is organized in the castle area. Many sacred fires are lit on the shores of the Baltic Sea on a last August night. This is an old Estonian holiday called The Night of Ancient Lights. In ancient times, residents of the seaside set fires on the seashore to light the way for sailors returning home, or to convey an important message to a far off location. Today, the ignition of the ancient lights is intended to unite all the people living along the shores of the Baltic Sea. … Open

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