Things to do and see on a trip to Estonia
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 4:45 am
Far from the beaten track, explore in the following the unusual places and activities that will guarantee you memorable moments during your stay in this beautiful country that is Estonia . Between the remains inherited from mint data the Soviet Union until its independence in 1991, passing by the medieval fortresses , you will live a unique experience.
The National Museum in Tartu
Founded in 1909, this museum is located in Tartu . Expanded in 2016, it moved to a new massive building. Here you will encounter many exhibits on Estonian history, including a detailed gallery on the Russian occupation that lasted almost 100 years. The museum provides a solid historical and cultural base to help you better understand Estonia's past and present.
Tartu-Estonia
Tartu-Estonia
Tartu
The ancient underwater prison of Ruumu
Do you enjoy scuba diving and want to discover an unusual world during your travels? You will be served during your visit to the underwater prison of Ruumu . It is certainly one of the most astonishing places in the country for tourists looking for unusual discoveries. The site is a former Soviet prison where prisoners worked in quarries. When the USSR fell, everything was abandoned and the water rose through the quarries. Estonians use the old buildings with their feet in the water as diving boards in the summer.
The National Museum in Tartu
Founded in 1909, this museum is located in Tartu . Expanded in 2016, it moved to a new massive building. Here you will encounter many exhibits on Estonian history, including a detailed gallery on the Russian occupation that lasted almost 100 years. The museum provides a solid historical and cultural base to help you better understand Estonia's past and present.
Tartu-Estonia
Tartu-Estonia
Tartu
The ancient underwater prison of Ruumu
Do you enjoy scuba diving and want to discover an unusual world during your travels? You will be served during your visit to the underwater prison of Ruumu . It is certainly one of the most astonishing places in the country for tourists looking for unusual discoveries. The site is a former Soviet prison where prisoners worked in quarries. When the USSR fell, everything was abandoned and the water rose through the quarries. Estonians use the old buildings with their feet in the water as diving boards in the summer.