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6 unusual facts about Harju County


Mõigu

Mõigu as a separate hamlet existed until 1970s, then most of its territory was incorporated into neighbouring Peetri village.

About a century later the manor was moved to this-time Järveküla village.

Muuga Harbour

Besides Maardu the seaport also occupies lands from the villages of Muuga and Uusküla.

Otto Wilhelm von Fersen

Otto Wilhelm von Fersen (1623, Reval - 1703, Kurna) was a Swedish general and nobleman of the Fersen family, governor general of Ingmermanland and Kexholm from 1691 to 1698, field marshal 1693.

Sandra Nurmsalu

The tour played at venues around the Harju County which she grew up in, including her home town of Alavere.

Vanaküla

Vanaküla, Harju County, village in Kuusalu Parish, Harju County, Estonia


Protection of Natural Amenities Medal

In the County of Harju and in Tallinn the Director of the Institute of Protection of Natural Amenities and Tourism presented this medal.

Tallinn–Tapa railway

After Vesse station they leave borders of Tallinn and continue in a south-eastern direction through Harju County and Lääne-Viru County till Jäneda station, crossing several rivers on their way.


see also

Aasmäe

Ääsmäe, settlement in Saue Parish, Harju County, Estonia

Arava

Arava, Estonia, a village in Anija Commune, Harju County, Estonia.

Piiroja

alternative name of Paasiku, a village in Anija Parish, Harju County, Estonia

Virve

Virve, Estonia, village in Kuusalu Parish, Harju County, Estonia