The fourth largest city of Estonia in Pärnu is perfect for an inexpensive family vacation, as well as for the treatment of chronic diseases or simply recovery.
Pärnu, as a resort, was formed back in 1838. On its cleanest beaches, residents of large cities of Estonia and guests from other countries always rested. In order to increase interest in this town, its authorities constantly improve the level of service in numerous hotels and the number of entertainment for adults and children. This led to the fact that in 2001 the beaches of Pärnu were awarded the "Blue Flag", and many attractions make leisure in this place cognitive.
What to visit in Pärnu?
This city has a big and interesting history, you can get acquainted with it by visiting such historical sights:
- Pärnu Town Hall, built in 1797, in the style of classicism;
- The Tallinn gates, which used to be the beginning of a road from the city to Tallinn, and which functioned as a defensive structure;
- The former almshouse of the city, considered the oldest building;
- The red tower is part of the fortification wall, built in the 15th century;
- Pärnu Kurzal and the bell ring.
Also worth a look in the City Historical Museum , operating since the end of the 19th century. By the exhibits collected in it one can learn a lot about the life of Estonians in these parts.
A special interest among tourists is the area of villas, made in the Art Nouveau style. It can be found near the sea promenade of the city. On buildings in this historic part of the city you can not only see, but also settle in them, since most of them are used as hotels, for example, "Villa Ammende".
Very interesting is a tour of the suburban area of Pärnu, as in the villages located there, still preserved the old real Estonian farmsteads and estates, built in the 19-20 centuries.
Among modern entertainment in Pärnu is worth noting the water park "Tervise Paradiis" , located in the sanatorium with the same name. You can visit it without even living in it, just by buying a ticket. It has several slides for extreme sports, a deep enough pool to jump into it from a height, a hill for children only, an interesting mountain river, and two types of saunas. Despite the small size, after visiting this water park there are only positive impressions.
Throughout the year in this amazing town there are many interesting events: festivals and national holidays.