ESTONIA 97Elizabeth’s Church, graced by an elegant spire, PärnuExploring Estonia
Estonia offers an irresistible blend of cultural heritage
and natural beauty. Walking is an ideal way to explore
the country’s historic towns. Highlights include the cap i-
tal Tallinn, with its lovely Old Town dotted with church
spires and fascinating museums, picturesque Pärnu,
with its elegant 19th-century villas and long sandy
beach, and the charming university town of Tartu.
The best way of getting around the country is by
road, as most sights are within a few hours’ drive of
each other. A well-developed bus system links all the
major towns and cities. Estonia’s largest island,
Saaremaa, is well connected to the mainland by ferry.KEY
Airport
Ferry terminal
Motorway
Major road
Railway
International border0 km0 miles5050View towards the Baltic Sea from
St Olav’s Church, Tallinn
SIGHTS AT A GLANCE
Pärnu pp108–109 3
Saaremaa Island
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Tallinn pp98–105 1
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