59.211109, 23.500557
GPS: 59° 12' 40" N, 23° 30' 2" E
Dirham was a domain of Estonian Swedes. Until 1944 that is. The
Osmussaare earthquake of 4.75 magnitudes on Richter’s Scale
took place just opposite to Dirham – being the strongest ever
rumour spread it really was an explosion on a Soviet submarine or
in the nuclear reactor in barbwired Paldiski close by.
Location: Lossiplats 1, Haapsalu linn, Läänemaa, 90502
The Haapsalu Bishop’s Castle and Cathedral, which was established in the 13th century as the centre of the Saare-Lääne Diocese, is one of the best preserved castles in Estonia.
Visit the museum complex in the convent building where you will find ...
Location: Raudtee 2, Haapsalu linn, Läänemaa, 90504
Haapsalu railway station’s 1907 built roofed platform was once the
longest in Europe. The station’s posh look was meant to welcome
the crowned heads from St. Petersburg. There is even a room
called the Emperor’s Pavilion in the station. There i...