Category Archives: Estonia

From old to new: contemporary architecture in Tallinn

Posted on 9.2.2013 by

It is a wonder how imaginative some architects are. This is an old industrial building in Tallinn, Estonia, renovated into a modern shop and office building in Rotermann Quarter, an inspiring (or disturbing?) work by an Estonian architect Hanno Grossschmidt.

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I have superpowers

My friend made a long bike tour around Europe last year during his sabbatical. In his Seasons greetings he described his feelings in a poetic way: “When I ride a motorcycle, like when humans first got on the horse, I find … Continue reading →

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From May to December

Posted on 28.12.2012 by

You can just imagine what has happened to this urban park view in Tallinn between the summer and autumn this year 2012 … I did not have any intention to take a shot from the same footsteps, but that just … Continue reading →

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Kafka’s Castle during holiday season

Posted on 22.12.2012 by

“It was late in the evening when K. arrived. The village was deep in snow. The Castle hill was hidden, veiled in mist and darkness, nor was there even a glimmer of light to show that a castle was there.” (What … Continue reading →

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Tallinn Christmas Market

Posted on 10.12.2012 by

The Christmas Market at Tallinn, Estonia has been ranked among ten best in Europe (and must be very close to the top ten even globally). When I visited the market last week, the temperature was slightly below freezing and it … Continue reading →

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Window exercise

Posted on 14.11.2012 by
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Modern cars and old streets

Posted on 9.10.2012 by

Estonia is one of the few (only?) countries in Europe which has zero tax for cars. Though GDP in Estonia is still one of the lowest in EU, the Estonians can afford to buy nice cars. I took the picture … Continue reading →

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Streets without cars

Posted on 22.9.2012 by

Today is World Carfree Day. How do streets look like without cars? Here are some examples.

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International Day against Nuclear Tests – today!

Posted on 29.8.2012 by

“By far the single greatest danger facing humankind — in fact, all living beings on our planet — is the threat of nuclear destruction.” — Dalai Lama Today, 29th of August, is the International Day against nuclear tests, as declared … Continue reading →

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A small medieval gem – Tallinn, Estonia (pano #7)

Posted on 26.4.2012 by

First time I visited Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, more that 30 years ago. It was then strongly under Soviet rule, and almost colorless. Today it’s a different world. The Old Town of Tallinn is elegantly renovated and is listed as … Continue reading →

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