The history of watermills in Estonia goes back further than that of windmills. Peedu watermill by the river Elva worked already in the 17th century having a neighboring Nuti mill on the opposite bank. The current mill originates from the 19th century wh...
The main value of the landscape reserve is geological diversity.
Sandstone and calcareous walls, steeps, meadows and forests are habitat for 310 plant species many of which are nature conservation objects. There are 15 species of fish in the Peetri r...
Peter the 1st planned to build a giant military port of Rogerwiek here. The plan envisaged that the mole would offer shelter for the entire vast navy of Russia. Construction of the military port started in 1716. Despite the efforts of thousands of convi...