Estonia’s landmarks include medieval architecture, castles, manor houses, churches, museums, coastal sites and natural landscapes. UNESCO currently lists two World Heritage properties in Estonia: the Historic Centre of Tallinn and the Struve Geodetic Arc.
20 Landmarks to Know
- Tallinn Old Town
- Toompea Castle
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Tallinn Town Hall
- Tallinn city walls
- Kadriorg Palace
- Kumu Art Museum
- Seaplane Harbour Museum
- Estonian Open Air Museum
- Kuressaare Castle
- Haapsalu Castle
- Rakvere Castle
- Narva Hermann Castle
- Tartu Town Hall
- University of Tartu historic buildings
- Viljandi Castle ruins
- St. Nicholas’ Church in Haapsalu
- Lahemaa National Park
- Jägala Waterfall
- Valaste Waterfall and North Estonian coast
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO currently lists two World Heritage properties in Estonia. Tallinn’s Historic Centre is a cultural property, while the Struve Geodetic Arc is a transnational cultural and scientific heritage site.
Plan Your Visits
Check opening hours, seasonal access and local transport before visiting castles, museums, national parks or heritage areas.
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Official resource: UNESCO — Estonia.