Discover the history and unique culture of Estonia this April, including the island of Kihnu where women rule, in the new series Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World: Estonia! 💙 In episode two of this third season of the show, Bettany explores Estonia, a country at the heart of world history from ancient times until the present day. She sails to the island of Saaremaa – Estonia's ‘Viking Island’ 🔱- and discovers a sacred burial site with evidence of human sacrifice. In the capital Tallinn, s

🎉 February 24th is a national holiday, celebrating the day Estonia declared statehood in 1918. Every year it is celebrated with a televised flag raising at Pikk Hermann Tower, the ancient defensive stronghold next to Toompea Castle in Tallinn, fireworks, a parade, and a presidential reception. 🇪🇪 Read more about this important holiday here: https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/independence-day | Visit Estonia

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