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Twin-town Valga-Valka was first mentioned in 1286 in the credit register of the city of Riga under the German name WALK. Walk, a not fortified settlement in the heart of Old Livonia was chosen as the location for town assembly days for 36 times up to 1500. On June 11th, 1584 Walk was granted town privileges by Stefan Batory, King of Poland since the area was part of the Kingdom of Poland from the läte 16th century to the early 17th century.The city was heavily ravaged by the Great Northern War and it took a generation to increase the population of the city up to 400 people.

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The twin-town ValgaValka is located at the southern border of Estonia and the northern border of Latvia. Valga is the administrative centre of Valga Municipality and Valka is the administrative centre of Valka Municipality. Despite its small size ValgaValka reaches two countries, boasting two languages and cultures making the town an interesting holiday destination. Where else could you stand, one foot in one country, holding “jäätis” (ice cream in Estonian) in your left hand and other foot in another country, holding “saldejums” (ice cream in Latvian) in your right hand?

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  • ‘The Queen of Spades’ by Pyotr Tchaikovsky
    Saaremaa Opera Days, which take place in the middle of the summer in the historical courtyard of Kuressaare Castle, is the most popular opera festival… Read more »
    Source: Visitestonia.com News and Events | Published: 12/07/2019 - 15:48
  • Saaremaa Rally - starting from the centre of Kuressaare
    The first car rally on the island of Saaremaa was held in 1974. Since 1993 the event has been an international one and gone by… Read more »
    Source: Visitestonia.com News and Events | Published: 05/07/2019 - 09:59
  • Viljandi Folk Music Festival
    The festival takes place every July in the castle park and centre of Viljandi. It is the strongest expression of a special mindset originating from… Read more »
    Source: Visitestonia.com News and Events | Published: 21/06/2019 - 15:43
  • Tallinn Photomonth contemporary art biennial
    Tallinn Photomonth is an artist led biennial of contemporary art and visual culture. Included in the main programme of the 5th edition  of the biennial… Read more »
    Source: Visitestonia.com News and Events | Published: 21/06/2019 - 14:38
  • Friday Night Run / Tartu City Marathon
    Tartu City Marathon track, which runs on the streets of the historical university town, has been considered as the most exciting marathon courses in Estonia.… Read more »
    Source: Visitestonia.com News and Events | Published: 14/06/2019 - 17:48
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