Pärnu: sights to see

The Estonian city of Pärnu is a well-known andpopular among tourists Baltic resort. Pärnu, whose sights we will consider in our article further, is the fourth largest settlement in the republic. Pärnu attracts tourists with a memorable architecture, modern SPA-complexes, full of nightlife and a general magnificent atmosphere. Today the city is considered the summer capital of Estonia. In the summer it turns into one of the centers of tourism in Estonia, and in order to see one or another tourist attraction, it is sometimes necessary to stand a long queue.

The best churches in the city

If you decide to study the city of Pärnu in detail(sights), then it's worth starting your acquaintance with his churches. In the village there are many, but the attention deserves the church of St. Catherine and the Church of St. The Elizabeth.

The Church of St. Catherine is in forceOrthodox religious building in the village. It was erected by the order of Empress Catherine II. She also provided all kinds of support during the construction works. But the church is dedicated not to the monarch's person, but to the holy benefactress of Alexandria.

The Church of St. Elizabeth is another temple thatworth a look in Pärnu. Attractions of this nature are best visited with a pure heart and in good spirits. After all, these are God's houses, and negative thoughts are out of place here. The Church of St. Elizabeth is one of the most beautiful baroque churches in the country. It is named after the Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. The building is located in the old town. This is a red and white construction, which in Estonia was the first Lutheran church. The consecration of the temple took place in the distant 1750. In this church there is a magnificent organ, which is considered one of the best in the Republic of Estonia.

City Hall

In each city there are objects that are played outin his life a huge role. Parnu, whose sights we describe, was not an exception. Here such a building is the Town Hall. In this institution, officials made many decisions that affected the fate of the locality.

The Pärnu Town Hall was erected by the merchant P.R. Harder in 1797. The building in those days was the most representative in Pärnu. It is sustained in the style of early classicism. Despite the fact that it was built in the late 18th century, it was not used for its direct purpose until 1839.

In 1911, an extension was made to the Town Hall - a modernist structure with elements relating to neo-baroque style.

Sight of our century

Some sights of Pärnu (Estonia)were built already in our century. So, in 2001 the alley of sculptures was laid here. The first stone and bronze sculptures appeared here after the First International Sculpture Day was held in Pärnu.

In the park there are statues of American,Lithuanian, Icelandic, French, Finnish, Estonian, Latvian and Japanese sculptors. The statues are made of materials such as concrete, cast iron, steel and dolomite. Near the monuments are plaques, which indicate information about the masters who created them.

The symbol of the city

Each city has its own symbol. There is it in Pärnu. All the sights in this resort town can be considered its symbols. But there is one, a special talisman, at the mention of which tourists blur out in a smile. This Kurzal is the largest inn in the country. There is an institution on the seaside promenade of the city. Its construction dates back to 1880. Later, a bell-ring was attached to the tavern. Symphonic concerts were held around her. After some time the restaurant was converted into a casino.

Despite all the cataclysms suffered by the kurzal, heand today it looks the same as before. Changes affected only the bell ring, which was unsuccessfully restored in 1980, and it lost a large share of its ancient magnificence.

Near Pärnu

Some attractions in Pärnu andneighborhoods are natural objects. For example, the island of Kihnu, an exotic warm and cozy place where people walk in national clothes every day. Here in high esteem are the crafts of the older generations. Participate in various rituals and can be on other small islands in the vicinity of the city.

Just eight kilometers from Pärnu is a wild beach. Also in the vicinity there is a quiet seaside town, in which is the center of the ringing of birds.

What else to see

It is difficult to describe in detail all the places in Pärnu that deserve the attention of tourists. But you can make a list of the best attractions in Pärnu that you need to visit:

• The Tallinn (Royal) gates are Baroquean incredibly beautiful gate that is located on the site of the fortress wall of the city. They lead to the capital of Estonia, and the embankment of Pärnu begins from them.
• Pärnu City Museum - the main museumsettlement. Sometimes there are very unusual exhibitions. For example, an exposition devoted to alcoholic culture. The institution presents 11 centuries of the history of the area.
• Piarnu mud cure - a symbol of the localityas a resort area. You can find this building next to the beach. Here every year come those who want to improve their health and just breathe the sea with clean air.
• The Endla Theater. The institution was founded in 1911. Then it was in the Rüütli Square, where the Pärnu Theater operates today. During the Second World War, Endla suffered significantly. In 1967, a new building of the destroyed theater "Endla" was erected on the central city square.

This is the approximate list of Pärnu attractions that you need to visit while in this amazing town.