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street became a modern pedestrian-friendly promenade and at the same time again a representative street of the city. Walking along the historic Pikk Street, you can get an overview of the diverse architecture of the city, where creative activities and several handicraft shops are concentrated, where you can find genuine Estonian handicrafts, souvenirs, folk costumes, and consumer goods. Here is also one of the strangest stairs in Estonia - the so-called Carrot Staircase, which leads to the Vallimägi viewing platform. The viewing platform offers a view in two directions - the city and the castle.
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Rakvere central square got a new modern look in 2004. It is a beautiful place to sit down for a moment and observe city life. This is the city's representative square. In the spring-summer period, the central square delights with gorgeous flower arrangements and a cooling fountain. During the winter,
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This is oldest street in Rakvere. In the 19th and first half of the 20th century, Pikk Street was the main shopping street in Rakvere, where the bank, shops, restaurants, and guesthouses were located. In 2020, Pikk Street was reconstructed to the extent of approximately 700 meters, as a result, the
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Rakvere has a total area of 10.75 square kilometres. There are 19 districts in Rakvere: Kondivalu, Kukeküla, Kurikaküla, Lennuvälja, Lepiku, Lilleküla, Linnuriik, Moonaküla, Mõisavälja, Paemurru, Palermo, Roodevälja, Seminari, Südalinn, Taaravainu, Tammiku, Vallimäe, Vanalinn, Õpetaja Heinamaa.
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Next to the central square is a historical market building and one of the most representative bank buildings in Estonia designed by Ferdinand Gustav Adoff. The square is surrounded by a shopping center, shops, pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, banks, and the Tourist Information Center.
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which is one of smaller, if not the smallest, town in Europe with its own professional theatre. Its roots date back to 1882 and it is still active and very popular. The theatre of Rakvere has given Estonia many renowned actors and actresses:
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and the Swedish and Polish states. During the Polish-Swedish War of 1600-1629, the castle was partly blown up by the Polish troops in 1605, and later also by the Swedish army. The castle has lain in ruins ever since.
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The oldest known archeological traces of the ancient fortress on Rakvere's Vallimäe hill date from the 5th-6th century. Throughout the ages, Rakvere castle has belonged to Danish kings, knight-monks of the
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church of Rakvere, the Trinity church, originally dates from the 15th century and was designed to also be able to function as a stronghold in times of trouble. It was severely damaged during the
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During the first period of Estonian independence in 1918-1940, many prominent buildings were built in Rakvere, including the market building, the old bank building (current
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in 1602; Polish troops destroyed the castle in 1605. After being returned to Swedish control in that year, a mansion was built on the ruins of the monastery. During the
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have been found on the present theatre hill. Probably to protect that settlement, a wooden stronghold was built on the present-day Vallimägi. Soon after the
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hit the town, killing one person and injuring one other. The tornado damaged 110 homes and destroyed 120 garage buildings. One car was even airborne.
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block it sits on, the statue is seven meters long and four meters high and weighs about seven tons. The statue is made out of
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Although about 15% of Rakvere is covered by forests and parks, it is the country's third most densely populated urban area.
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had conquered northern Estonia, in 1220, the new rulers started to erect stone buildings. A settlement called
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the square is decorated with various winter and Christmas installations. There is also the sculpture
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Today there is a theme park in the castle representing the everyday life of the 16th century.
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Warrior kings of Sweden. The rise of an empire in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
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The earliest signs of human settlement dating back to the 3rd–5th centuries
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Rahvastiku koostis ja korteriolud. 1.III 1934 rahvaloenduse andmed. Vihk II
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passes the city. Long-distance transport connections from Rakvere include
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in 1346, a large castle was built on top of the previous stronghold. The
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During the wars of the 16th century, Rakvere was in 1558 captured by
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in 1226. The new Danish stronghold got the first recorded mention as
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spire. The interior displays some fine craftsmanship, including a
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Katus, Kalev; Puur, Allan; Põldma, Asta; Sakkeus, Luule (1996).
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1922 a. üldrahvalugemise andmed. Vihk IV, Viru maakond (tabelid)
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was protected by towers and courtyards. The building of a
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on the other occurred near Rakvere on 18 February 1268.
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Coat of arms of Rakvere
Rakvere is located in Estonia
Rakvere is located in Baltic Sea
59°21′N 26°21′E / 59.350°N 26.350°E / 59.350; 26.350
Estonia
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Lääne-Viru County
Isamaa
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Russians
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Lääne-Viru County
Gulf of Finland
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