Architecture & History

Harju County’s architecture & history sights take you on a journey through the centuries. Medieval churches, manor estates, fortifications, and historic towns tell stories from both the coast and the inland areas. Here, a rich heritage intertwines with a modern living environment. Stroll along old tree-lined avenues, seek out remarkable buildings, and pause in places where history can be felt in stone, wood, and the local rhythm of life.

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Paldiski railway station main building

Peetri tn 5, Lääne-Harju vald, Paldiski linn
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Hundikangrud (ancient burial grounds)

Kuusalu vald, Muuksi küla
Ruins
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Harku Manor

Instituudi tee 15, Harku vald, Harku alevik
Manors
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Vääna manor and manor park

Väänamõisa tee 1/1, Harku vald, Vääna küla
Manors
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Peter the Great’s naval fortress on Naissaar

Viimsi metskond 94, Viimsi vald, Tagaküla / Bakbyn
Ruins
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Vihterpalu Manor and Park

Lääne-Harju vald, Vihterpalu küla
Guided tours
Manors
Pet friendly
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Excursion starting from Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Historical Jõelähtme

Joa puhkeala, Jõelähtme vald, Jägala-Joa küla
Guided tours
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Guided bus tour “Paldiski, the secret town”

Peetri tn 5, Lääne-Harju vald, Paldiski linn
Guided tours
Lighthouses
Churches
Ruins
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Guided tour of Anija Manor House and the exhibition “The Story of the Manor Era”

Kehra tee 8, Anija vald, Anija küla
Guided tours
Virtual reality (VR)
Manors
Family friendly