PARNU
ESTONIA'S MIAMI
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Parnu (Pronounced as pair-nu) is Estonia’s premier seaside resort. It has numerous nicknames, this includes ‘Estonia’s Miami’, or ‘the nation’s summer capital’. [1]
Grillfest Good Food Festival: On the second weekend of June, the town hosts a food festival which contains 350 food vendors of Estonian and world cuisine. The day also includes a fishing competition and supplementary attractions. The day attracts over 50,000 people. [1]
The town was once a trading settlement before it was overtaken by German crusaders. In the 14th century, the town became an important link in the Hanseatic league. From the 18th century, the town had a population of German merchants from Lübeck. Since 1838, it has become a popular resort due to its mud baths and its beach. [1]
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The city’s main draw in the summer: A long, broad, sandy beach. The area contains volleyball courts, pop-up bars, cafes, fountains, park benches, and an excellent playground. [1] [2]
Covers 11,000 years of the Pärnu region’s history. This includes prehistoric relics to a reconstruction of a Soviet-era apartment. The main draw card is the 8000-year-old ‘Stone-Age Madonna’. This is the oldest sculpture to be found in the Baltics and Scandinavia. [1] [2]
A 17th-century, star-shaped Swedish rampart. This once surrounded old Pärnu, which was shown in historical maps. [1] [2]
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Parnu (Pronounced as pair-nu) is Estonia’s premier seaside resort. It has numerous nicknames, this includes ‘Estonia’s Miami’, or ‘the nation’s summer capital’. [1]
Grillfest Good Food Festival: On the second weekend of June, the town hosts a food festival which contains 350 food vendors of Estonian and world cuisine. The day also includes a fishing competition and supplementary attractions. The day attracts over 50,000 people. [1]
The town was once a trading settlement before it was overtaken by German crusaders. In the 14th century, the town became an important link in the Hanseatic league. From the 18th century, the town had a population of German merchants from Lübeck. Since 1838, it has become a popular resort due to its mud baths and its beach. [1]
ATTRACTIONS
The city’s main draw in the summer: A long, broad, sandy beach. The area contains volleyball courts, pop-up bars, cafes, fountains, park benches, and an excellent playground. [1] [2]
Covers 11,000 years of the Pärnu region’s history. This includes prehistoric relics to a reconstruction of a Soviet-era apartment. The main draw card is the 8000-year-old ‘Stone-Age Madonna’. This is the oldest sculpture to be found in the Baltics and Scandinavia. [1] [2]
A 17th-century, star-shaped Swedish rampart. This once surrounded old Pärnu, which was shown in historical maps. [1] [2]
Travel to Parnu
Parnu, or ‘Estonia’s Miami’, is Estonia’s premier seaside resort. It’s history notably begun in 14th century when the town became an important link in the Hanseatic league (Trade Federation). From the 19th century, it became a popular resort due to its mud baths and beach. The main attraction to this day continues to be its long, broad, sandy beach. During the summer the area is filled with volleyball courts and pop-up bars. If you’re a foodie, then it’s worth visiting the town in the second weekend of June for the Grillfest Good Food Festival. The weekend contains 350 food vendors of Estonian and world cuisine.
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Overall, Parnu is a pleasant town with a pleasant beach. I visited it in the summer and winter. During the summer the town attracts beachgoers and has a steady atmosphere. While in the winter, it was quiet, yet the beach was covered in snow, which was a cool sight to see. I recommend visiting Parnu during the summer as you can enjoy its main attraction to the fullest
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