All about Viljandi

Inger Mirka, Triinu Siim

Strawberries

There are 8 strawberries of concrete in Viljandi.

These strawberries are very popular in Viljandi.

Strawberryeaters

Paul Konda’s "Strawberryeaters" is selected among the world's 100 best paintings.

A video of strawberries

http://reitel.pri.ee/viljandi/viljandi-strawberries.mp4

Monuments

Johan Laidoner’s monument is situated in Viljandi.

The monument is made of bronze.

The monument was disclosed in 2004.

Martin Klein

Martin Klein was the winner of Estonia’s first olympic medal in a wrestling match lasting 11 hours and 40 minutes.

He is the the first Estonian who made his way to the Guiness Book of Records.

A video of monuments

http://reitel.pri.ee/viljandi/monuments-in-viljandi.mp4

Information about Viljandi

Population: 19,107 (population data as of January 1, 2012).

Area: 14.65 km ², 40% of municipal land.

Location: South Estonia, Sakala Upland.

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