During many centuries Pärnu was a connecting-link between medieval Europe and Russia, being a port, trade center and hanseatic town.
In 2010, the people of Pärnu will have the honour of hosting the contemporary Hanseatic cities at the International Hanseatic days.
International Hanseatic Days
24/06/2010 – 27/06/2010
Description: The Red Tower is the only preserved part of the medieval defence wall of the city.
The tower was named after the red bricks that used to cover its exterior, but as they have not been restored, then the tower you see today is white instead.
You can try to make your own glass souvenirs or stained glass in the historical atmosphere of the tower’s glass workshop, you can visit the exciting exhibitions in the tower’s gallery and you will certainly find some beautiful souvenirs and national handicrafts, incl: pieces locally made of recycled glass, in the tower’s gift shop.
The Hanseatic market, workshops and cultural events take place in the lovely courtyard of the Red Tower.
Address: Hommiku 11, Pärnu
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Description: The so called Tallinn Gate used to mark the beginning of the postal road from Pärnu to Tallinn and was built during the Swedish period in the 17th century.
The medieval fortification system of Pärnu was almost fully destroyed in the preceding Livonian War. The town was surrounded by an entrenchment and one could leave the town through the Vee värav (Water gate) which led to the riverside and into the direction of Riga.
During the teardown of the fortification in the 19th century only the Tallinn Gate was preserved, as well as the embankments and the trench that leads to the Venuse Bastion at the riverside – the so called Vallikäär.
Now visitors are welcome to walk through the monumental Baroque gate and marvel at the beautiful beach district of Pärnu.
Address: Kuninga 1, Pärnu
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Description: Eliisabet’s Church – Elisabeth Church, inaugurated in 1750, is the most outstanding sacral building of the Baroque period in Estonia.
The beautiful church in the centre of Pärnu invites you to step in and look around to see a pulpit in the Neo-Gothic style from the middle of the 19th century, the altar and the altarpiece “Resurrectionâ€.
One of the best organs in Estonia is in Eliisabet’s Church and the place is popular as a concert hall among music lovers.
Interesting to know!
The church got its name from Russian Empress Jelizaveta thanks to whom the congregation got a Lutheran church.
Address: Nikolai 22, Pärnu
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