Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing

F.G.W. Struve (1793--1864) had an important role in fixing the shape and size of Earth. Three of the 34 UNESCO protected points of the line set in Estonia, one in Tartu and two in Virumaa. Struve was also a man who, already in 1847, suggested that the i...

The third outer ward of the order castle of Viljandi once stood on the First Cherry Hill (Esimene kirsimägi). The ward was protected by walls, towers and portals. The ancient buildings have unfortunately not remained. There is a picturesque view on the ...

In the Middle Ages the Second Outer Ward of Viljandi Castle stood on the Second Cherry Hill. Most of its walls have been destroyed in time, a few pieces have left. There is a picturesque view on the southern part of the  Viljandi lake from the hill...