earthstory: The Kaali Meteorite Crater A set of nine meteor craters lays hidden away in the forest of the Estonian island of Saaremaa. The biggest of them all, nearly circular Kaali, provides a perfect setting for local mythology. Keep reading Source: facebook.com

smokkelen:

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“Welcome. Coffee’s over there. Sit when you’re ready to state your business.” He grabs a piece of paper to scribble something on it and tacks it to the large corkboard to the left of the window overlooking the port.

“Thanks.” A nod of acknowledgement as Saima goes to get some coffee. Once poured, they went to sit down – unafraid to get to the point. “Was interested in knowing more about some of the upcoming developments and start-ups around here. Figured you’d be a good person to ask about that.”

official-estonia:

Estonian gothic: You meet another Estonian who you’ve never seen before. 5 minutes later it comes out you have about 40 mutual acquaintances and are related through your great-grandma’s uncles son. You’ve attended same concerts thrice and your uncle owns summer house in the same neighbourhood as the other Estonian’s aunt. Their cousins step-father was your maths teacher.

official-estonia: The Estonian 25 kroonine bill was a denomination of the Estonian currency.  On front side is Anton Hansen Tammsaare, a famous Estonian author whose most famous work is pentalogy “Truth and Justice” I-V. The reverse side features a view of Vargamäe, the place where “Truth and Justice” takes place. The bank note was issued 4 […]

Eesti Teatri- ja Muusikamuuseum

official-estonia:

Eesti Teatri- ja Muusikamuuseum (Estonian Theatre and Music Museum) is located in Tallinn. The museum began as an attempt by Peeter Süda to collect Estonian cultural heritage in 1924.

The main goal of the museum is to introduce Estonian cultural heritage in the field of theatre and music.

The museum’s main exhibition consists of musical instruments, but the museum also owns very large collections of sheet music, art and photos of Estonian musicians etc.

The museum might not be the most interesting place for small children.

Visiting info: [Eesti] [English]

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