On the 22nd of May 1957 the Estonian Open Air Museum was founded in Rocca al Mares near Tallinn. The plot of land the museum was granted along the coast of Kopli Bay was orginally 66 hectares in size and has since been expanded to 72.22 ha. The Estonian Open Air Museum is a place of great cultural significance, showcasing authentic Estonian buildings from different periods and regions. The large forested area of the museum allows visitors to explore at their leisure and catch a vivid glimpse of Estonia's yesteryears. More information about this wonderful museum can be found here.
Ilus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.