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Paldiski is a town and Baltic Sea port situated on the Pakri peninsula of north-western Estonia. Since 2017, it's the administrative centre of Lääne-Harju Parish of Harju County. Originally a Swedish settlement known as Rågervik, it became a Russian naval base in the 18th century. The Russians renamed it Балтийский Порт ("Baltiyskiy Port", i.e. Baltic Port, German: Baltisch-Port) in 1762. In Estonian the name was spelled Baltiski until 1933 when the Estonian pronunciation Paldiski became the official name.
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1. Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh
2. Pakri Waterfall
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
This promenade, which winds its way along the banks of the Keila River, is a favourite spot among walkers. On one side it is bordered by the Vigala River, and on the other by the Maarja-Magdaleena church park.
3. Pakri poolsaare matkarada
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Peter’s stronghold (Muulamaed) – Uuga limestone bank – Pakri Lighthouse and Cape – Leetse limestone bank – Leetse Manor – Leetse campsite – Valli Waterfall – Vanaaseme Waterfall – Leetse-Lepiku farm cemetery. The length of the trail 26 km, the time to complete the trail: 6.5 hours.
Reviewed By I8990HHmonikam - Paldiski, Estonia
In summer or spring is beautyful view on sea and on Pakri islands. There are very colorful flowers and you can find and eat strawberries
4. Amandus Adamson Studio Museum
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
This museum is situated in the summer studio of sculptor Amandus Adamson (12.11.1855-26.06.1929) in Paldiski, where he lived and worked while in Estonia. It showcases Adamson's life and work, exhibiting his furniture, photos and documents of, from and about his family. Much of his work, which now belongs to the collection of the Estonian Art Museum, is presented as virtual 3D items.Did you know...?*You can book a 2-hour excursion of Paldiski through the museum*Buying a joint ticket, you can visit both this museum and the Harju County Museum
5. St. George Orthodox Church
6. Pakri Islands
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Suur-Pakri (Big Pakri) and Vaike-Pakri (Little Pakri) are islands off the north coast of Estonia. Suur-Pakri was a site of bomb testing by the Soviet army, and many military installations survive on the island to this day. Thanks to their natural diversity, both islands have been declared reserves. You can reach the islands by boat from Kurkse harbour.
7. Cape Pakri
8. Lighthouse Pakri
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By I8990HHmonikam - Paldiski, Estonia
If the weather is windy so up the tower is really windy. But beautyful nature to view above. And you may walk around 360 degrees- so you can see sea and forest and findpark
9. St. Nicholas’ Church
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Built: 1842Classicist church, in which Soviet Army reigned for half a century, has been refurnished by congregation. Altar painting “Resurrection” (1888) has been preserved thanks to our Lord.
10. Paldiski Railway Station
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3.5 based on 14 reviews
The main building of Paldiski railway station, in crown historicist style, was constructed in 1870 to standard 3rd class Baltic railway designs. Although certain of the original decorative elements adorning its overhangs and roof were lost in the 20th century, it remains the best preserved station building of its kind in Estonia in terms of its initial design.Did you know...?*By the building is a memorial to the app. three thousand islanders from Saaremaa and Hiiumaa who were deported to Siberia by the Soviet regime in 1941 and 1949*The building houses the Vana Vedur cafe
