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.
A trip into the history of the city of Paldiski
Mere tn 10, Lääne-Harju vald, Paldiski linn
Guided tours
A guided tour at the secret Soviet-era Hara submarine base
Hara sadam, Kuusalu vald, Hara küla
Guided tours
Bastion of Peter the Great’s naval fortress, or Muula hills
Paldiski kindlus, Lääne-Harju vald, Paldiski linn
Ruins
Peter the Great’s naval fortress on Naissaar
Viimsi metskond 94, Viimsi vald, Tagaküla / Bakbyn
Ruins
Excursion starting from Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Historical Jõelähtme
Joa puhkeala, Jõelähtme vald, Jägala-Joa küla
Guided tours
Guided bus tour “Paldiski, the secret town”
Peetri tn 5, Lääne-Harju vald, Paldiski linn
Guided tours
Lighthouses
Churches
Ruins

