Attractions in Rapla County
The twin-towered church and the colourful history of the manor house, the tracks of the savages and the ancient forts. Let Raplamaal tell your story!
Okta Centrum
Rapla stone bridge
Rapla central square
2018. Rapla’s central square, opened in 2007, is part of the “EV 100” programme, which has resulted in central squares in several other Estonian cities besides Rapla. The central square is covered with concrete slabs on a level surface and features a flag field, a colourful fountain, cycle parking, a playground, seating areas and landscaping.
There is a cosy café called “Hollivuud Lounge” on the central square, and on Thursdays there is an “OTT” (producer-to-consumer) fair.
Octa Centrum
1977. Completed in 2005, the KEK building stands as a monument to Soviet-era architecture. The building resembles a landed UFO.
Interesting to know:
- Everything in the building is octagonal – the floor plan and even the bins.
- The octagonal pond, which appears to be a spatial reflection of the house, is effective.
- The architects of the building are Toomas Rein and Aulo Padar.
- During the Soviet era, people from all over the Soviet Union visited the special building.
Raplamaa Centre for Contemporary Art
If you want to raise your artistic awareness and develop your creativity, you can learn new skills on our various art courses. We also organise a range of cultural and artistic events, training courses, workshops, study trips, create art projects and collaborate with other creative industries.
The Raplamaa Centre for Contemporary Art has grown out of the Rapla Art Society’s Art Workshop. Rapla KKK introduces Estonian contemporary art both in Estonia and abroad.
Our mission is art. If you’re an art lover too, come and let’s create new values together. Courses can be booked in advance. Open Tue-Fri 15-18 during exhibitions.
