Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Viljandi, Estonia

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Number of sights 15 sights
Distance 3.7 km
Ascend 60 m
Descend 64 m

Experience Viljandi in Estonia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Viljandi Garnisoni kalmistu

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Viljandi Garrison Cemetery is a cemetery in Viljandi Parish, Viljandi County, Estonia, according to the modern administrative division, on the corner of Riga Road and Kalmu Street in Viljandi County, Estonia.

Wikipedia: Viljandi Garnisoni kalmistu (ET)

272 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: German soldiers cemetery

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Viljandi German Military Cemetery is a cemetery in Viljandi Parish, Viljandi County, according to the modern administrative division, on the corner of Reinu Road and Kalmu Street in Viljandi County, Viljandi County.

Wikipedia: Viljandi Saksa sõjaväekalmistu (ET)

345 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Ugala

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Ugala Katre Sulane / CC BY-SA 4.0

The Ugala Theatre Building is a protected theatre building in Viljandi, where the Ugala Theatre operates.

Wikipedia: Ugala teatrihoone (ET), Website

471 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Viljandi Pauluse Church

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St. Paul's Church in Viljandi is a sanctuary in Viljandi at Kiriku street 3. The church is home to the St. Paul's Congregation of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Wikipedia: Viljandi Pauluse kirik (ET)

82 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Anton Irv

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Anton Irv

The monument to Anton Irve was a monument erected in Viljandi to Captain Anton Irve, who fell during the War of Independence.

Wikipedia: Anton Irve mälestussammas (ET), Website

322 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Viljandi Vabadussõja mälestussammas

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Viljandi Vabadussõja mälestussammas

The Monument to the Fallen Warriors of Sakala County is a monument to the soldiers who fell during the War of Independence in Viljandi on the edge of Freedom Square.

Wikipedia: Sakalamaa langenud sõjameeste mälestussammas (ET)

156 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: Pävakodu Ingeri

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Villa Gabler is a building recognized as a monument in the Old Town of Viljandi on the banks of Vallikraavi at 4 pikk streets.

Wikipedia: Villa Gabler (ET), Heritage Website

67 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 8: Viljandi St. Johan`s Church

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Viljandi St. Johan`s Churchj.anne4( Anne : ))) from Viljandi, Estonia / CC BY-SA 2.0

Viljandi St. John's Church is a stone church located in Viljandi, where the St. John's Congregation of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church operates in Viljandi.

Wikipedia: Viljandi Jaani kirik (ET)

220 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 9: Equestrian statue of the General Johan Laidoner

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The Johan Laidoner Equestrian Monument is a monument erected in memory of General Johan Laidoner in the Castle Hills in Viljandi.

Wikipedia: Johan Laidoneri ratsamonument (ET), Website

360 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 10: Viljandi rippsild

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The Viljandi Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge in the Viljandi Castle Hills, a state monument and one of the symbols of the city of Viljandi.

Wikipedia: Viljandi rippsild (ET), Website

106 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 11: Viljandi Castle

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Viljandi Castle Oona Räisänen (Mysid at English Wikipedia) / CC BY-SA 3.0

Viljandi Castle is 13th Century castle in a Viljandi, Estonia. It was built by the Livonian Order, and construction started in 1224 in place of a former hillfort, which was one of the strongest castles in Livonia. Finally destroyed in the Polish-Swedish wars during the early 17th century, its ruins still stand near the town centre.

Wikipedia: Viljandi Castle (EN)

288 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 12: Varese sild

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Varese Bridge is a pedestrian wooden bridge in viljandi castle hills, designed by architect Johannes Fuks in 1925. The bridge was built from August 31, 1925 to November 9 of the same year, when it was adopted by the commission. Viljandi City Council decided to build the bridge to connect the first Kirsimäe and Lossi streets.

Wikipedia: Varese sild (ET)

327 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 13: Viljandi Old Water Tower

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Viljandi's old water tower is a former water tower in Viljandi, which today is used as a gazebo. The tower is an important part of the Viljandi skyline.

Wikipedia: Viljandi vana veetorn (ET), Website

264 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 14: Carl Robert Jakobson

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The Carl Robert Jakobson Monument is a monument in the center of Viljandi, Viljandi County.

Wikipedia: Carl Robert Jakobsoni mälestussammas (Viljandi maakond) (ET)

451 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 15: Estonian Orthodox Church Viljandi of Moscow Patriarchate

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MPEÕK Viljandi Church of St. John the Baptist is an Orthodox church in Viljandi County, Viljandi County at 8 Mäe Street.

Wikipedia: Viljandi Ristija Johannese kirik (ET)

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