Tag: Estonia

  • Official Name: Republic of Estonia Established: 12 April 1917 (Independence from Russia), 1940–1991 (USSR State), 20 August 1991 ((Independence from USSR) Population: 1,328,976 (2019 estimate) Religion: 16.1% Orthodox Christians, 9.9% Lutheran Christians, 54% No religion Language(s): Estonian Capital: Tallinn Order of Visit: Twenty-Sixth First Visit: 20 July 2006 Last Visit: 21 July 2006 Duration: 2…

  • Friday 21 July 2006 Highlights: Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church (built into bedrock) The last full day of the tour started in Estonia with some free time before a ferry across to Helsinki.   I actually like ferries a lot and it reminded me of the 3 day trip I have in China next month.…

  • Thursday 20 July 2006 Highlights: Russian Cathedral, Parliament Building, Tallinn town Hall Tallinn is a city with a lot of history especially in the old town.   The USSR didn’t really destroy anything and I found the old town and the surrounding city walls catching my attention.