Castle
Haapsalu Episcopal Castle
Haapsalu, Estonia
A ruined medieval bishop's castle with a cathedral, by the seafront.
Town · Estonia · Lääne
Haapsalu
A seaside town in western Estonia with a bishop's castle, wooden houses and a long promenade.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Haapsalu matters
Haapsalu is an old spa and resort town with wooden villas, a seafront promenade and a castle of the bishops. It had a reputation among the Russian elite in the 19th century, and the composer Tchaikovsky is said to have spent time here. Today it is a relaxed place to stroll the seafront and eat fresh fish.
Talking points
- The town was a popular resort in the 19th century.
- A famous legend of a ghost, the White Lady, is attached to the castle.
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