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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!

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Varbola hill fort

The first mention of the Varbola fortress dates back to 1212 and it was one of the biggest and most powerful ancient fortresses in Estonia and entire northern Europe. The 576 m long circular hill fort was erected on the natural slate stage in the shadows of the primeval forest and is 2-5 m high. In addition to the slate wall there was a several meters high fortification made of logs. The western gate was dug free and reconstructed. Interesting to know: • A quarter million horse cartloads of slate were brought here to build the walls • The Varbola fortress was never conquered by any enemy. • Here you can see a turret, a bricole and a battering ram • Visit us in August on the big event Varbola Puu (Varbola Tree)! • You can have an enjoyable picnic here!

Loone stronghold

The Loone stronghold was constructed in ancient times on a natural hillock which was several metres high. It was protected on three sides by the Keila River. According to the chronicles of Henry the Latvian, the village of Lohu (now Loone) was a place that marauding Crusaders often gathered between 1216 and 1223. The stronghold’s courtyard covered 6500 m², while the embankment around it was 300 metres long and up to 6 metres high in places. This ancient place is perfect for picnics, and you can also go canoeing on the river.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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