Estonia political map

Estonian Cities' & Towns' History

By juri
  • 1978 BCE

    1223

    Narva was founded. It has got rich history. During several centuries the rulers of town has changed: the Danish, the Germans, the Russians. Narva castle, which also changed hands represents the city.
  • 1978 BCE

    1251

    Pärnu was founded. It was one of the richest Hanseatic cities in the Middle Ages. Nowadays Pärnu is a resort. It is called as the summer capital of Estonia.
  • 1279 BCE

    1279

    Haapsalu became a city. It became famous for the sea mud treatment baths.The Russian tsars often had a rest there. Nowadays Haapsalu – is the oldest resort in Estonia.
  • 1154 BCE

    1154

    They first mentioned Tallinn in written resources.
    Along the centuries it changed its name several times: Kolõvan, Lindanise, Reval.
    Only in the 20 th century it got its modern name – Tallinn.