Welcome to Kohtla-Järve, a city located in northeastern Estonia. Founded in 1924, Kohtla-Järve was incorporated as a town in 1946. This highly industrial city is known for its oil shale processing and petrochemical production. During the Soviet occupation from 1944 to 1991, the city saw a large influx of immigrant workers from Russia and other …
Maardu, Estonia
Welcome to Maardu, a hidden gem in Harju County, Estonia, located just 15 kilometers east of the capital city of Tallinn. Despite its small size, Maardu is home to some of Estonia’s most impressive attractions, including the stunning Maardu Manor and the bustling Port of Muuga, the largest cargo port in the country. One of …
Sillamäe, Estonia
Welcome to Sillamäe, a picturesque town located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland in Estonia. With a rich history that dates back to the Livonian Order in the 16th century, Sillamäe has transformed over the years from a resort village to an industrial center, and is now a thriving hub for rare …
Tartu, Estonia
Welcome to Tartu, the intellectual capital city of Estonia and the second largest city in the country after Tallinn. With a population of 97,435 (as of 2023), Tartu is located 186 kilometres (116 miles) southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Latvia. The city lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects …