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• Suur Munamägi is the highest point in the
Baltics and stands at 318 metres from sea level.
• The observation tower on Suur Munamägi
provides a splendid view of Estonian nature
within the range of 50 km.
• Mountain Suur Munamägi is located in the
middle part of Haanja uplands (Võru county).
http://www.visitestonia.com
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• The view from Tallinn TV Tower is unique in
Estonia as well as in all of Northern
Europe.
• Under your feet are the woods of Muuga. The
captivating Tallinn Old Town and the glistening
Baltic Sea in all of its majestic glory are off in the
distance.
• It is a view that must be seen. And –
experienced!
http://www.teletorn.ee
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• The castle met its end during the Great Northern
War when it was demolished by Russian troops
(1702).
• In the Middle Ages, Vastseliina Castle was well
known in the Catholic world as a popular
destination for pilgrims.
• They worshipped the holy cross in the castle
chapel and a visit to the chapel gave them
sanctification for 40 days – it was first validated
by Pope Innocentius VI in 1354.
• The ruins of the castle are near Vastseliina.
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• Pikk Hermann or Tall Hermann is a tower
of the Toompea Castle, on Toompea hill in
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
• The first part was built 1360-70. It was rebuilt
(height brought to 45,6 m) in the 16th century.
• A staircase with 215 steps leads to the top of the
tower.
• The tower consists of ten internal floors and a
viewing platform at the top.
• Pikk Hermann tower is situated next to the
Estonian Parliament building and the flag on the
top of the tower at 95 metres above sea level is
one of the symbols of the government in force.
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Tallinn Song Festival Ground
• The Song Festival Ground was built in the 1960s for
Song Festivals.
• Song and Dance Celebration – this is almost a
sacred notion. It stands for the true birthday of Song
and Dance, a great spiritual feast, a tradition not to
be missed. /Doris Kareva/
• Last half a century has changed its status to be the
symbol of dignity, freedom and freshness.
• Under this arch we have sung ourselves free and
during their world tours different pop- and rockstars
have performed here.
• The arch can hold more than 15 000 people, in front
of it almost 300 000 people have stood side by side
to sing.
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The Song Festival Ground
• Link to see the Song Festival
• Link to see the Song Festival
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