Rakvere
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Rakvere (formerly, Wesenberg or Wesenbergh in German) is a town in North Estonia, county seat of Lääne-Viru County, 20 km south of the Gulf of Finland. Rakvere is mainly known for its historical stone castle in Vallimägi Hill. The castle was built before 1226 at the place of Tarwanpe fortress of ancient Vironians, known as Rakovor (Раковор) in Russian sources. Rakvere was granted city rights in June 12, 1302. Famous composer Arvo Pärt spent his childhood in Rakvere.
Tarvas Statue
Rakvere is also known now for its Tarvas statue which was made by the Estonian sculptor Tauno Kangro. It's thought to be the largest animal statue in the Baltic countries.
It is situated on the edge of Vallimägi Hill and was erected for the town's 700th birthday. Along with the granite block it sits on the statue is 7 meters long, 4 meters high and weighs about 7 tons.
The statue is made out of bronze. The names of the people who supported its financing are engraved in the granite block.
Transportation
Railroad
Passenger trains used to stop in Rakvere, but due to lack of passengers the trains no longer stopped there. For a few years only cargo trains stopped there and the railroad station was abandoned. But in recent years the Edelaraudtee passanger trains have once again started taking passengers to and from Rakvere. Now the town is planning to renovate the train station. There have been rumors that an electric railway line is going to be extended to Rakvere.
External link
- Rakvere - Official website
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