MÄRJAMAA Reilika Leon Tallinn Arte Gymnasium Supervisor: Lüüli Kogermann

GENERAL FACTS

Märjamaa Area: 872 km² (largest in Estonia) Population: 7,294 people First records from villages Märjamaa Nädalaleht (Märjamaa Weekletter) The symbol: St. Mary’s Church Märjamaa parish in Rapla county

St. Mary’s Church

Facilities

Sports Hall Football Volleyball Basketball Horseriding Swimming

Renovated Pool with Sauna

What Else to Do? Märjamaa has its own cinema called “Helk” (111 seats) The local library is very enthusiastic – contests, exhibitions A new skatepark has been opened recently (August 2009) Hobby groups – dance, singing, handcraft, yoga, sports etc.

Sillaotsa Farm Museum Opened in 1982 by Aleksander Parnabas, the last resident of Sillaotsa farm Agricultural implements Handwork of local masters

Enjoy the Atmosphere at Sillaotsa! Boys eating homemade bread Swinging party at Sillaotsa

Haimre Park and Chapel Dates back to 18 century In Neo-Gothic style The front of the building resembles a church Alexander Uexküll, the son of the lord of Haimre manor, built the ‘chapel’ for his Oriental sweetheart Locals refer to it as the ‘chapel of Muhammad’

Haimre Folk House Dates back to 18th century Elementary school from 1876 to 1932 Houses the library of Märjamaa Place of local parties

Folkmusic and Dance Festival Established in 2006 Around 300 dancers and singers from Märjamaa Parish One of the most expected events of the year in the region

Varbola Hill Fort Dates back to 1212 One of the biggest and most powerful ancient fortresses in Estonia and entire northern Europe Never conquered by any enemy You can have an enjoyable picnic here!

Varbola Wood Days Started in 1997 Each year in August Fair where you can buy products made of wood Exhibition Lots of attractions for grown-ups and children

Welcome to Märjamaa on August 2010!

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