Rakvere Castle in Estonia
Do you like natural
resorts or do you prefer wandering around old towns full of ancient castles,
cozy cafes, local attractions and fairy tales? To combine all these options,
you are mostly welcome to Estonia, which history dates back to 9000 B.C.
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| Tallinn |
What shall we learn before setting off for this north European country?
First, as Estonia
possesses a humid continental climate, it is more pleasant for a visit in late
spring or summer. Of course, if you enjoy all seasons nobody prevents you from
travelling there at any time. Second, the official language is Estonian,
however, it is possible to meet English or Russian speaking people almost
everywhere. To be on the safe side, download an Estonian phrase-book. As
Estonia became a member of the eurozone in 2011 its currency changed into Euro (sign:
€, code: EUR).
Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia
The capital city is Tallinn. Since the certification standards
here are strict, accommodation in Tallinn is supposed to be of high quality. That
is very important, you are sure to find fresh towels and hot water in the
bathroom when you get acquainted with you room booked online.
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| Rakvere Castle |
What can we see in Estonia?
Rakvere Castle in
Estonia is a great chance to go to the past and touch upon the mysterious
middle Ages. Departing from Tallinn to the east you will get to Rakvere in 1.5
hours by tour bus. One must see the castle which includes “blood” in its name. If
you look up in the Estonian dictionary you will see that ‘vere’ means ‘blood’. Rakvere
castle faced many severe battles, throughout the ages, as the castle belonged
to Danish kings, knight-monks of the Livonian Order and the Swedish and Polish
states.
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| the castle yard |
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