- Address: Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, 13521 Tallinn, Estonia;
- Area: 60 hectares;
- Website: evm.ee;
- Phone: +372 654 9101;
- Opening hours: every day from 10:00 to 20:00.
When planning a trip to Estonia , it is necessary to allocate time for visiting the Rocca al Mare museum in Tallinn , which is located in the open air in the same area of the city. Here, tourists are offered to explore an ancient settlement, walk along the avenues of the picturesque park and take part in a bright festival.
Rocca al Mare Museum - description
The Rocca al Mare Museum covers an area of 60 hectares, on which there are farmsteads and houses, built several centuries ago. The organizers managed to restore the atmosphere, which reigned in the 17th-20th centuries in Estonian villages, to minute detail. The main exhibits are 72 buildings, each of which corresponds to a certain period of time. Houses and farms are not just "bare" walls - in any room the visitor will see a suitable furniture.
Having set a goal to show the development of Estonian culture, the organizers of the Museum of Rock-Al-Mare achieved the desired. In summer, all exhibits are open to visitors, so visitors can enter any building and room. Tourists are greeted by museum staff in national costumes. At the same time, one can see how the representatives of the prosperous and lower strata lived and dressed.
In the winter in the internal premises can not get, except the ancient school of Kuye and the tavern Kolu. But you can walk a lot and enjoy the surrounding view, after which you can taste a delicious lunch in the tavern Kolu. In the museum, you must certainly ride a cart in the summer and sleigh in winter.
The most interesting exhibits of the museum
The number of exhibits includes fishing huts, a mill, rigs and farm buildings. But most people remember the magnificent view of Tallinn, which opens from the sea coast, because the park is located exactly on it, which even reflected in the name of the museum.
The former owner of the estate, a Frenchman by birth, was passionately in love with Italy, so he christened the land as Rocco al Mare ("rock by the sea"). Interesting fact - all the buildings were not erected in the museum, but were brought from all over Estonia. The interior and exterior design are surprisingly preserved and carefully guarded by the staff now.
One of the oldest exhibits is the chapel of Sutlepa, which was built in 1699. Than the open-air museum of Rocca al Mare captivates at first sight, it is:
- transparent waters of the bay;
- animals (foxes, roe deer and moose) without fear coming out of the forest;
- The Toompea castle is visible in the distance.
People come here to relax from the city's bustle, to be alone with nature and come back peaceful and calm. But those who like the folk festivities, should visit the museum for a holiday - Christmas or Easter. At this time in front of the visitors are dancers and musicians, artisans show their art. Therefore, as souvenirs you can and need to buy baskets, bast shoes or pottery.
If you want to see "one day from the life of an Estonian peasant," then it's worth visiting the so-called farm days. A summer recreational event is a riding horse ride and an outdoor disco.
Excursions and tickets
If desired, you can write on the tour, the duration of 3 hours, during which the knowledgeable guide will tell and tell all about each building. Tourists who have visited here recommend using the services of a guide, since in some buildings an individual entrance is prohibited.
The entrance to the museum is paid, while the price depends on the season. In summer, the cost rises slightly in contrast to winter. In order to visit the tavern (tavern) adults also need to purchase a separate ticket, children under 8 years old admission is free.
The Rocca al Mare Museum is open from 10 am to 8 pm between 23.04 and 28.09. In autumn, as well as in the winter and the first month of spring, the museum's operating mode changes to the following - from 10:00 to 18:00.
How to get to Rocco al Mare?
Although the museum is located on the outskirts of the city, it is not difficult to get to it. It can be reached by buses No. 21 and No. 21B. At the same time, you will not be able to skip the stop, the transport stops right in front of the iron gate.
To return to the center, take bus number 41 or number 41B. Those who arrive by car can leave the car in free parking.