Viitna

From Justapedia, unleashing the power of collective wisdom
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Viitna
Viitna tavern
Viitna tavern
Viitna is located in Estonia
Viitna
Viitna
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°27′23″N 26°00′50″E / 59.45639°N 26.01389°E / 59.45639; 26.01389Coordinates: 59°27′23″N 26°00′50″E / 59.45639°N 26.01389°E / 59.45639; 26.01389
CountryEstonia
CountyLääne-Viru County
MunicipalityKadrina Parish
Population
 (01.01.2007[1])
 • Total83

Viitna is a village in Kadrina Parish, Lääne-Viru County, in northern Estonia. It's located on the TallinnNarva road (Estonian main road nr. 1; part of E20), about 71 km east of Tallinn. Viitna has a population of 83 (as of 1 January 2007).[1]

Viitna is best known for the historical tavern (Viitna Inn) situated by the road. It was first mentioned in 1768, since then it has burned down a few times, the last fire was in 1989. Today the tavern is restored, a restaurant and a post office are operating there.[2]

The lakes Viitna Pikkjärv and Viitna Linajärv are located in the southern part of the village.

Gallery

References

  1. ^ a b "Kadrina valla arengukava 2007–2015" (in Estonian). Kadrina vald. p. 9. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
  2. ^ "Viitna kõrts – söögikoht salapärase minevikuga" (in Estonian). Internetiturunduse koolitusprojekt. Retrieved 5 August 2011.

External links