How was the village called before is unknown but the church built here in 1346 to
replace a wooden chapel that stood here before shared its name with the village. Due
to the neighbouring village Ambla had its church dedicated to Mary too, the new one
had to be distinguished with something. Mariae minoris, meaning Little Mary, meaning
Väike-Maarja was the choice.
Location: Rakvere Vallimägi, Rakvere linn, Lääne-Virumaa, 44306
Throughout the ages, Rakvere Castle has belonged to Danish kings, knight-monks of the Livonian Order and the Swedish and Polish states.
The longest period was the age of the Order, when Rakvere Castle was an important link in the defence system of...
Location: Palmse küla, Vihula vald, Lääne-Virumaa, 45435
Palmse Manor is one of the grandest baroque mansions in Estonia. The mansion and open-air museum were the first fully restored manor complex in the country. They are surrounded by the beautiful natural environment of Lahemaa National Park and provide an...
Location: Sagadi küla, Vihula vald, Lääne-Virumaa, 45402
Manor complex is located in Lahemaa National Park. The history of manor dates back for 500 years. For the time being Sagadi has become the centre of tourism and natural and cultural education. The complex is extraordinary for its unity: lots of outbuild...
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