Estonia
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The Estonian Art Museum in Tallinn has been a landmark and enjoy's an international reputation since it opened in 2006. swissinfo.ch -
Situated between the harbour and the old town of Tallinn the Rotermann quarter is one of the fastest evolving areas in Estonia's capital. -
New life to dilapidated industrial buildings. The Rotermann quarter is not only a commercial and cultural centre, but is a residential area with modern architecture. -
The former factory complex was off limits and became industrial wasteland during the Soviet occupation. -
Cobblestone alleys in the nearby old town of Tallinn, which was named a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1997. -
The Town Hall sqaure of Tallinn is a tourist attraction. -
The indoor market is a meeting point for the locals. -
Luxury in steel and glass: Swissotel building in Tallinn. -
Architectural remains from the Soviet era on the outskirts of Tallinn. -
Access to the sea often remains blocked as Tallinn waits for more investors. -
A tower with a view of the Baltic Sea in the spa Haapsalu on Estonia's west coast. -
HaapsaIu was known as a resort for well-off and sophisticated guests in the late 19th century. The waterside promenade has been renovated. -
The casino is an architectural witness from the golden days of Haapsalu. -
The casino restaurant was refurbished in the grand style of 1898.
An emerging country.
This content was published on July 23, 2010 - 11:44
Estonia's economy was dealt a severe blow by the global economic crisis. The capital, Tallinn, is still booming and efforts are being made to restore the country's architectural heritage suppressed during Soviet rule. (Text/photos: Andreas Keiser, swissinfo.ch)
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