This document provides information about various locations in Estonia. It describes Tallinn as the capital and oldest city, known for its medieval structures. It mentions Kadriorg Palace, built by Tsar Peter for his empress. It also describes Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the largest Eastern Orthodox church. It discusses the islands of Saaremaa and Muhu which attract tourism. Other locations mentioned include Kiek-in-de-Kök fortification, the city of Tartu, the Emajõgi River, Toomkirik church, Toompea Hill, the Estonian Art Museum, Tallinn Town Hall, the Beit Bella Synagogue, Lahemaa National Park, and

1. Estonia
By Claudia Boutin

2. Tallinn, Estonia
 Tallinn is the capital
of Estonia, which is
known for the
medieval like
structure
 This capital is
also the oldest
city in Estonia.

3. Kadriorg Palace
 This palace was built
by tsar Peter the
First for his empress.
 It is now used as a
summer park.
 „Kadriorg' means
'Catherine's Valley'.

4. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
 This cathedral dominates
most of the city of the
hilltop setting.
 The cathedral can hold
up to 5,000 people.
 Is one of the largest
Eastern Orthodox
churches in the world.
 It occupies an area of
3170 m²

5. Islands Saaremaa and Muhu
 Saaremaa is the biggest
island in Estonia.
 Saaremaa have symbols
such as juniper, dolomite,
and windmills.
 People go to these
islands for the tourism
and business resorts.

6. Kiek-in-de-Kök
 This famous fortification
was built in the 15th
century.
 „Kiek in de Kök‟, which
means „peep into the
kitchen„, because the
soldiers could spy in the
pantries during military
times.
 Visitors can go all the
way to the top for better
views.

7. Tartu, Estonia
 This is the second largest
city in estonia.
 This photo shows the
medieval City Hall in
Tartu.
 The city has a population
of 101,246.
 It also has an area of
38.8 square kilometers.

8. Emajõgi River
 In Estonian the name
Emajõgi means “Mother
River”.
 This river is about 100
km long.
 It flows through the Tartu
county, Lake
Võrtsjärv, and Lake
Peipus.
 The course of this river is
split into 3 different parts.

9. Toomkirik
 Known as either the
Dome Church, or St.
Mary‟s in English.
 This church was founded
on Toopmea Hill in the
13th century.
 It‟s said to be the oldest
church in Estonia.
 Founded by the Danes.

10. Toompea
 Toompea is a limestone
hill that is located in
Tallinn.
 It measures of 400 by
250 meters, and has an
area of 17 acres.
 The history on Toompea
is closely linked to the
rulers and powers of
Estonia.

11. Estonian Art Museum
 This museum was
established in 1919.
 It was originally based in
Kadriorg Palace, but has
spanned throughout
Estonia.

12. Tallinn Town Hall
 Stands on the southerly
side of Raekoja Square.
 It has become familiar
form its Gothic like
structure and it dates
back all the way to the
13th century.
 There is a octagon tower
coming out of the top of
the church.

13. Beit Bella Synagogue
 Its located in Estonia‟s
capital, Tallinn.
 This synagogue was
inaugurated on May
16, 2007.
 Has a capacity to sit 180
people.
 The original synagogue
was built in 1883 during
World War II.

14. Lahemaa National Park
 This is the largest
national park in Estiona.
 There is a large variety of
animals and hiking trails.
 It‟s the only open-air
geology museum located
near Altja, Estonia.
 Permanent communities
for bears and wolves in
that area.

15. Keila Waterfall
 This is a waterfall located
in North Estonia.
 The third most powerful
waterfall in Estonia after
Narva and Jagäla.

16. Bibliographies for Pictures
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Tallinn Apartments Pubs Apartments Restaurants and Map | Estonia. Web. 13 Jan.
2010. <http://www.tallinn-life.com/culture/culture_details/3-Kadriorg_Palace>.
 "Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Web. 13 Jan.
2010. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Nevsky_Cathedral,_Sofia>.
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to the Baltics Meeting.lv. Web. 18 Jan. 2010
<http://eng.est.meeting.lv/estonia/saarema.php>.
 Http://farm1.static.flickr.com/111/293108612_49090e54d0.jpg. Photograph. Estonia.
Web. 18 Jan. 2010.
 "Tartu -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Web. 18 Jan. 2010.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartu>.
 "Emajõgi -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Web. 18 Jan. 2010.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emaj%C3%B5gi>.

17. Bibliographies for Pictures
 Http://giid.ee/cassiopeia/fotod/retk_2008/26_Visby%20toomkirik.jpg. Photograph.
Photograph, Estonia.
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2010.
 Http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/40820/214089/t/1628115-Back-Of-Toompea-Castle-
0.jpg. Photograph. Photograph, Estonia.
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0.jpg. Web.
 Http://www.tallinn.world-guides.com/tallinn_landmarks.html. Photograph. Photograph,
Estonia. Http://www.tallinn.world-guides.com/tallinn_landmarks.html. Web. 18 Jan.
2010.
 Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn_Synagogue. Photograph. Museum, Estonia.
Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn_Synagogue. Web. 18 Jan. 2010.
 "Tallinn Synagogue -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Web. 19 Jan. 2010.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn_Synagogue>.

18. Bibliographies for Pictures
 Http://www.onderweg-reismagazine.nl/images/uploadimages/photography/74.jpg.
Photograph. Park, Estonia. Http://www.onderweg-
reismagazine.nl/images/uploadimages/photography/74.jpg. Web. 18 Jan. 2010.
 Http://www.klint.envir.ee/Pildid/650/41-Keila%20j.jpg. Photograph. Waterfall, Estonia.
Web. 18 Jan. 2010.