#1327 Jõhvi, Estonia

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Sent on: July 10, 2017

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#929 Räpina, Estonia

Räpina (Võro: Räpinä, German: Rappin) is a town in Põlva County, Estonia. The administrative centre of Räpina Parish, it has a population of 2,867 (as of 1 January 2009).

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Sillapää Castle was built in the middle of the 19th century. The castle is under state protection due to its remarkable architectural ensemble. Its ground floor accommodates the Räpina Local Lore and Gardening Museum and the Räpina Folk School (Räpina Rahvakool) of Räpina Vabahariduse Ühendus (Adult Learning Centre of Räpina). Räpina Music School is on the renovated first floor. The castle is surrounded by an arboretum with  trees and bushes from over 600 taxa.

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St Michael's Lutheran Church, dedicated to the archangel Michael, was completed in 1785. It stands on the shores of a man-made lake in Räpina and enjoys beautiful views over Sillapää castle and park. The walls of the church, which was constructed in Late Baroque style, are made from rendered natural stone. The front of the church is adorned with sculptures dating from the time of its construction, which symbolise Hope and Love.

One of the church's most valuable assets, the two-part altar painting entitled 'The Appearance of the Risen Jesus to Mary Magdalene' and 'The Burial of Jesus', was painted by Carl Antropoff in 1871.

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Sent on: July 22, 2015

Received on: July 23, 2015

#243 Rapla, Estonia

1. This Rapla church is the only rural church with two towers in Estonia. The New Roman style building that was consecrated in 1901 was designed by Baltic German architect Rudolf von Engelhardt, and is one of the purest examples of this style in Estonia. Interesting facts: The pulpit and altar were produced in the workshops of Christian Ackermann and Quirinnius Rabe. The Rapla Church Music Festival got its start in the Rapla church. In the church you can listen to the organ produced by Estonia’s renowned organ master craftsmen, the brothers Kriisa. The limestone building can accommodate 3,000 people. In the churchyard you can see round crosses dating back to the 17th century and the monument to the War of Independence designed by Jaan Koort.

2. Bog pool in Linnuraba Nature Protection Area - Created on March 2, 1959.

3. Windmill in Põlma - Järvakandi Windmill. Built on the beginning of 19th century.

Date of Issue: March 7, 2013 - Bird of the Year - Partridge

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Sent on: May 3, 2013

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