Haapsalu
Description:
Haapsalu is a small cute town with a rich history and sights. Peter I stayed in Haapsalu, and 200 years ago summer residents from among the Russian nobility discovered the charms of the local romantic resort and for the reception of wealthy gentlemen were created decorated with wood carvings of architecture: railway station and Kurzal. The covered platform of the station is the longest in Europe. Haapsalu was called the imperial resort, here spent the summer and took mud baths Alexander I, Alexander II, Alexander III and Nicholas II with their families. In Haapsalu rested Nicholas Roerich, Peter Tchaikovsky. Haapsalu Castle, built in the 13th century, is well preserved. The castle is associated with the legend of the White Lady, whose silhouette appears in the window of the castle chapel on the August full moon. The town hall has survived. On the art street, there are many galleries and workshops. In Haapsalu, the thinnest openwork wool shawls are made, which can be stretched through the female ring. Wonderland Elon is a favorite place for children and their parents. This is the Elon Wickland Museum, which illustrated the most famous books by Astrid Lindgren.
On the way to Haapsalu, we admire the most beautiful views of the sea from Mount Hamlet and visit one of the most beautiful estates of the 19th century - "Fall", owned by Count A. H. Benkendorf. On the territory of the park is the 3rd most powerful waterfall in Estonia - Keila-Joa.