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Two big castles

The most impressive in Narva, the third biggest city in Estonia are the both castles opposite each other at the Narva river showing that here was and again is a very important frontier. Today the frontier between Estonia with Hermanni linnus (Hermann's castle) and Russia with Jaanilinn (Ivangorod). There are only very few places in Europe with two huge castles standing opposite each other only separated by a relatively small river.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Two impressive castles opposite each other
Cons:environmental desaster (oil shale burning) nearby
In a nutshell:Interesting - but not "Estonian"

Last visit to Narva: Aug 1995
Intro Updated Aug 25, 2005
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Reviews (4)

Russia's Past and Present in Estonia - Narva

Russia's Past and Present in Estonia Things to Do (4)

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The frontier between the European Union... Things to Do (4)

The Narva river which forms the Estonian-Russian frontier is originating from the large and flat Peipsijärv , one of... more travel advice

Jaanilinn in Russia across the Narva... Things to Do (4)

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Jaanilinn seen from Hermanni linnus - Narva

Jaanilinn - Ivangorod Things to Do (4)

To visit one of the most impressive sights of Narva you would at least need a Russian visa today, if not more (I do not... more travel advice

Comments (3)

yumyum Jan 2, 2007 at 11:41 AM Report Abuse

Interesting border town! I would like to visit one day, too!
Inguuna Jan 21, 2006 at 12:31 PM Report Abuse

I know that place :) without castles and old Lenin there's nothing else to do...
globetrott Mar 16, 2005 at 11:22 PM Report Abuse

Mr. Lenin as a leftover of the old times....