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- Jeff KPittsburgh, PA1,635 contributionsMy wife and I spent about an hour here. We got an audio guide which focuses on the castle. It was informative but a lot of the discussions were too long. There were a few interesting parts but I found it a bit tedious.
We were much more impressed with, and interested in, the permanent displays. They had one on the Forest Brothers - a group of anti-Soviet resistance fighters. It was excellent. The exhibits on the WW2 era were also very well done.
They have a nice gift shop and the workers are very helpful.
Recommended.Written 4 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dahu60United Kingdom47 contributionsThe food in this restaurant is of a good quality and copious. We enjoyed 2 meals there. We also visited the windmill on several floors which is very interesting.Written 6 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Greg FAuckland Central, New Zealand997 contributionsNice spot for an evening stroll in Kurressare, and why not enjoy it with a mythical tale of the area.
The sculpture depicts Suur Tõll , a mythical hero of the island Saaremaa, and his wife Piret.
According to the Legend, Sõrve peninsula was important to Tõll, as from there he reached the shortest way to the island Ruhnu, where he had his cabbage field. When his wife Piret started to make a fire under the cauldron, then Tõll went through the sea to his cabbage field and came back in half an hour, so that he could hand Piret the cabbages when the water had just started to boil.Written 22 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Emma MBristol, UK111 contributionsThis exhibit is a must-see in Kuressaare! The exhibit is very detailed with loads of information on how people lived their lives during the Soviet occupation. There’s tonnes of cool artefacts and reconstructions of old Soviet shops and restaurants. The lady who works there is super friendly and happy to give a little introduction on Soviet life. I definitely recommend this museum, I was there for about two and a half hours!Written 27 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lynne SWinters, CA595 contributionsA peaceful place to walk through. Great ice cream shop on one edge. Stop and catch up on your reading.Written 2 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ᑎᓚᓐJericho, VT34 contributionsWas nice to visit during the holiday season with a Christmas tree and other holiday decorations. Just very relaxing and antique-feeling. There's also plenty of restaurants there and a nice old church.Written 13 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- valeryr1965Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel3 contributionsWonderful place. My wife and daughters (12 and 15) with me spend there full day. The owner is great and kind man with deep knowledge and willing to share it. Everything is build by him and possible to try... Thanks to owner. It was great time.Written 8 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aleksandra Z7 contributionsThis place will not take a lot of time, but this will be funny time. Will not retell this place story (as this is part you are going to discover on the place, but it was surprising and fresh. I'm not sure, if suits for small kids, but for teens was perfect.Written 3 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Martins VJurmala, Latvia388 contributionsThis galery is located in the Rathause, right near the tourism information centre and contains pieces of contemporary art. It is worthwhile to take a tour and to intorduce yourself with it :)Written 7 July 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBTravelstheWorldLynden, WA398 contributionsMemorial to those who fought for the First Period of Latvian Independence 1918-1920. It is located right in the middle of town and is perfect to stroll by in the evening after a good dinner.Written 21 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Martins VJurmala, Latvia388 contributionsIt is located on the way to Bishops Castle, so that it is diffcult to miss it :) You may wish to find something interesting for you or your spouse :)Written 7 July 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GinDubQuebec City, Canada640 contributionsA small little city with charm . you can stop take a coffee and enjoyed the architecture the city hall is very nice clean and stand thereWritten 6 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Pekka Tai Joku V9 contributionsA bit poor condition. Better visit would be REO. 12 km from city center. Open every day. Monks and nuns labouring in gardens.Written 5 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gene R JSilver Spring, MD8,555 contributionsAfter shopping in the COOP Supermarket, we walked around the town center, now undergoing renovation, and spotted the tall white tower of this church and decided to enter.
After the vestibule, the second door opened to the interior and we were overwhelmed with organ music. It turns out there was a recital and after several minutes, the organist descended the back stairs to congregation applause and received a bouquet of flowers at the front. Beautiful white interior columns, pews, and altar.Written 19 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - pingviinipoegParis, France9 contributionsKuressaare is well known among Estonians for its numerous attractive vintage & antique shops! The number of little boutiques is substantial for a small city of 13 000 inhabitants This vintage & antique boutique "eAntiik" is one of the biggest, offering an impressive selection of items. Many cool vintage items date back to the Soviet era! When speaking with the owner, we learned that the items have been hand-picked carefully by her. The building itself belonged to the great-great-grandfather of the hostess, who was a tailor. This Kauba Street has always been a street for local boutiques – already “Kauba” in Estonian means “merchandises” in English.Written 4 February 2013This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Kuressaare Attractions Information
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| Local Time | Wednesday 5:22 PM |