Pirita,Tallinn

Pirita administrative office of district

Pirita is one of the eight administrative districts (Estonian: linnaosa) of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It had a population of 15,379 (as of 1 June 2010.

Pirita occupies a relatively big area, but compared to other districts of Tallinn its population of 15,379 (as of June 2010) is relatively small. It mostly consists of private houses, instead of the large blocks of flats typical of some other districts of Tallinn, such as Lasnamäe and Mustamäe. Large parts of the district consist of newly-built, modern buildings and houses. Pirita beach is located in Pirita.

Pirita is one of the most prestigious districts of Tallinn, partly thanks to natural benefits such as its beach and yachting harbour. Pirita beach is the largest in Tallinn, and in the summer can attract up to 30,000 visitors a day.

 Pirita monastery

Subdistricts

Pirita is divided into 9 subdistricts (Estonian: asum): Iru, Kloostrimetsa, Kose, Laiaküla, Lepiku, Maarjamäe, Merivälja, Mähe, Pirita.

Monument to Michael Park

Landmarks

Ø   Pirita monastery

Ø   Tallinn TV Tower

Ø   Tallinn Botanic Garden

Ø   Pirita Yachting Centre

Ø   Pirita Beach

Ø   Metsakalmistu cemetery

Ø   Pärnamäe cemetery

Ø   Pirita Velodrome

 Maarjamäe War Memorial

Pirita beach

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