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!
Guided tour of Puraviku windmill smithy
During the tour, the guide will tell stories about blacksmiths, show what they do on a daily basis, and introduce the tools and machines they use. Guests can walk through the seven-storey chambers of the windmill, to the very top, which offers a wonderful view of the former Mitšurin sovkhoz apple garden.
Here, you can discover the secrets of blacksmithing and buy freshly made forgings. All forgings are made based on the client’s wishes by using old-fashioned techniques or more modern options.
National Register of Cultural Monuments
Sulu külakeskuse seminariruumid
Ajaloolises Sulu karjamõisa rehehoones on sisustatud külakeskus, kus saab korraldada seminare ja muid sündmusi. Laudadega on saalis kuni 50 kohta, ilma kuni 80. Hoones on köök ning territooriumil saun ja keraamikaahi. Võimalus on kasutada dataprojektorit ja helivõimendust.
Hõreda mõis
Hõreda mõisa rajamist on esmakordselt mainitud 1627. aastal.
Alles 1812. aastal valminud klassitsistlik peahoone kuulub Eesti mõisaarhitektuuri tippude hulka – omaaegse hiilguse vaikne ja väärikas tunnistaja.
Suure kahekorruselise kivihoone keskosas asub kolmekorruseline kuppelehitis. Fassaadi külgmised tiibehitised on uhkete sammastega.
Mõisa saab vaadelda üksnes väljast ning sinna viib ainult jalgtee.
Peahoone ajahambast puretud fassaad on iga fotograafi unistus.
Astu ligi, rända ajas, jäädvusta hetki!
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Raikküla Manor
It was one of the main gathering places for Baltic-German barons and it is known as the family manor of the world-famous philosopher Hermann von Keyserling.
The manor library is the largest manor library in Estonia. In the castle hall, you can enjoy a book exposition.
Good to know:
– Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck once visited the estate.
– The first rock garden in Estonia was established here by naturalist Alexander Keyserling.
– Book fairs and summer performances are now held at the estate.
– The fully renovated rear stairway of the manor building forms the perfect concert venue.
Pakamägi hill
According to the chronicles of Henry the Latvian, it was a meeting place of the tribal leaders of ancient Estonia. Did you know…? *It is said that the fire which was started as a sign of the St. George’s Night uprising was lit in the village of Raikküla on Pakamägi hill *The western slope of Pakamägi has a terrace which is 9 metres high where you will find truly ancient rocks *Midsummer bonfires would be lit here in days of old; now the Pakamägi amphitheatre hosts summer concerts and performances *This is a perfect place for picnics
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Rapla Maarja-Magdaleena Church
Rapla Church is the only rural church in Estonia with two towers.
The current Neo-Romanesque style building, consecrated in 1901, was designed by Baltic German architect Rudolf von Engelhardt and is one of the finest examples of this style in Estonia.
The pulpit and altar were crafted in the workshops of Christian Ackermann and Quirinnius Rabe.
The limestone building can accommodate 3,000 people. In the church, you can hear an organ made by Estonia’s renowned organ builders, the Kriisa brothers.
In the churchyard, you can see 17th-century ring crosses and the War of Independence monument designed by Estonian sculptor Jaan Koort.
Hagudi manor
Mõisa kahekorruseline kivist baroknepeahoone ehitati 18. sajandi keskpaigas. 1780tel aastatel ehitati barokne hoone ümber varaklassitsistlikuks.
Hagudi mõis on kuulsa maadeuurija ja meresõitja Adam Johann von Krusensterni (1770-1846) sünnikodu.
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Head of Rapla
The sculpture was a gift to the city from the Estonian Royalist Party. Did you know…? *The sculpture was created by renowned Estonian sculptor Elo Liiv *Washing the ‘Head of Rapla’ is a popular event during the annual spring cultural programme – the mayor puts on their apron, whisks the shampoo into a foamy mass and polishes the sculpture until it is clean and shiny
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Rapla stone bridge
The Rapla stone bridge over the Vigala River was built in the late 19th century to replace an old wooden bridge. This renovated double-deck bridge is unique in Estonia – in 2009, a new reinforced concrete bridge was constructed above the historic one without resting on the old structure.
The bridge is 27.5 meters long and 8 meters wide, located near the church. The two-arched bridge with round vaults is made of limestone, while the icebreaker nose is built from granite. As a symbol on the coat of arms of Rapla Parish, the bridge holds significant cultural heritage value.
According to folklore, mermaids can be spotted in the Vigala River. Do you dare to come and discover them?
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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.
