History & Culture

Harju County’s history and culture sights highlight the places and stories that have shaped the region over the centuries. Here you’ll find medieval churches, manor complexes and old village centres, as well as memorials and heritage sites that reflect both the everyday rhythm of local life and major turning points in history. Discover historic gems along the coast and inland, take time for walks, and let Harju County surprise you. Every stop can open up a new perspective on Estonia’s cultural heritage.

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Vasalemma Manor

Lääne-Harju vald, Lemmaru küla
Manors
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Kõltsu Manor

Lääne-Harju vald, Laulasmaa küla
Manors
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St. Lawrence Church in Kuusalu

Kuusalu tee 27, Kuusalu vald, Kuusalu alevik
Churches
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Bastion of Peter the Great’s naval fortress, or Muula hills

Paldiski kindlus, Lääne-Harju vald, Paldiski linn
Ruins
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Laitse Castle

Lossi tee 9, Saue vald, Laitse küla
Castles
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Submarine base at Hara Harbor

Kuusalu vald, Hara küla
Guided tours
Ruins
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Klooga Concentration Camp and Holocaust Memorial

Klooga memoriaal 8, Lääne-Harju vald, Klooga alevik
Monuments
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Padise Monastery

Lääne-Harju vald, Padise küla
Guided tours
Ruins
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Viinistu Village Museum

Kuusalu vald, Viinistu küla