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Haapsalu Castle and Cathedral

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Haapsalu Castle and Cathedral

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    1. Haapsalu Railway Station – Haapsalu Promenade loop from Paralepa

    8.07km

    02:03

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 2, 2022

    If I was giving a star review rating then I would really want to give this one five stars but to be honest I was disappointed. I will try and do a pros and cons outline:
    Pros
    *Nice castle, not the grandest but still pretty impressive.
    *Superb renovation work, well laid out (superb) and professional set up.
    *Great amenities-toilets, cafe, wheelchair friendly, shop, parking, nearby beautiful town.
    *Cannot comment regarding audio language but English signage is great.
    Cons
    *The signage is on reflective glass backing onto stone. With all the other good work done on the renovation they must have put a muppet in charge of this decision. Most of the signs are hard to read 🤦.
    *The exhibits are okay…’but’ they are simply not many of them.
    I would have given 4* if you got rid of the two cons. In my castle world a 5* rating would be world class. 3* here is a good result.
    *Cost. €12 for adults is expensive for this castle.

      August 2, 2022

      If I was giving a star review rating then I would really want to give this one five stars but to be honest I was disappointed. I will try and do a pros and cons outline:
      Pros
      *Nice castle, not the grandest but still pretty impressive.
      *Superb renovation work, well laid out (superb) and professional set up.
      *Great amenities-toilets, cafe, wheelchair friendly, shop, parking, nearby beautiful town.
      *Cannot comment regarding audio language but English signage is great.


      Cons
      *The signage is on reflective glass backing onto stone. With all the other good work done on the renovation they must have put a muppet in charge of this decision. Most of the signs are hard to read 🤦.
      *The exhibits are okay…’but’ they are simply not many of them.
      I would have given 4* if you got rid of the two cons. In my castle world a 5* rating would be world class. 3* here is a good result.
      *Cost. €12 for adults is expensive for this castle.

        August 9, 2022

        When you enter the old walls, you can really feel the past and it is easy to imagine how the castle once served as a defensive structure. The renovated parts of the complex are well thought out and fit harmoniously into the overall picture. The view from the castle tower is particularly beautiful - an ideal place to overlook the surrounding area and the nearby lake.

        The cathedral, which is located inside the castle, is a Gothic church from the 13th century that exudes a special charm. The atmosphere here is calm, almost reverent, and the old walls tell of times long past. Some of the exhibitions are not particularly extensive, but still offer interesting insights into the history of the region.

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          Location: Lääne, Estonia

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