My hometown — Haapsalu Rika-Johanna Uusen History

My hometown - Haapsalu Rika-Johanna Uusen

History n n n Little town on the western coast of Estonia 100 km from capital Tallinn Becoming an official town in 1279 (731 years old) Narrow streets, wooden houses, not changed much from the beginning of 20 -th century Well-known for centuries (curative mud, fresh air, warm seawater, eventful summer)

Facts about town n n n Population 11 593 Area 10, 6 km 2 Built on a strip of land that was formed of many islets All streets bring you to the sea again and again Called the Nordic Venice Lots of famous sightseeings

The Episcopal castle of Haapsalu n n n The Dome Church of St. Nicholas Important historical and cultural monument The biggest single naved church in the Baltic states Watch Tower 13 th century museum

Courtyard n n Children`s playground Different cultural events: (festivals, concerts, exhibitions)

White Lady n n n A legend - love story between young lady and a monk Access of women to the Episcopal Castle was forbidden by threat of death As a punishment she was entombed in the wall of the chapel White Lady appears in the chapel`s window Once a year at full moon nights in every August

Big Promenade n n n Until WW II centre of summer life of Haapsalu Starts from a beach Flows into Chocolate Promenade

The wooden-laced Resort Hall n n Completed in 1898 on Promenade Unique house Restaurant A lot of entertainment

Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Bench n n Chocolate Promenade ends at Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Bench Composer`s favorite place in summer 1867 Estonian folk tune “Kallis Mari” in famous VI th syphony A piano work cycle “Memories from Haapsalu”

Railway station n n Completed in 1907 Built for the Emperor`s family Covered platform 216 m long At present – Estonian Railway Museum

My school Haapsalu Linna Algkool n n n Elementary school (6 -classes) Established in 1937 218 pupils and 27 teachers today Our school`s mascot - yellow duck

References: n n n Veenpere, A. (2006) “Tervitusi Haapsalust” Jaago, K. , Veenpere, A. (2008) “Haapsalu vanadel fotodel” Website of Haapsalu: www. haapsalu. ee Website of The Episcopal castle of Haapsalu: www. haapsalulinnus. ee Website of HLA: www. hla. edu. ee

Thank you! Welcome to Haapsalu!