Путешествуя по Эстонии, Латвии и Литве, мы приглашаем Вас посетить места и объекты, военного наследия от периода Первой мировой и Освободительных войн, обретения государственной независимости в 1918 году всех трех стран до восстановления независимости в 1990/1991 году. К таким историческим объектам относятся музеи, фортификаци- онные сооружения, военная техника, экспонаты, пеше - ходные тропы, реконструкции землянок, места сражений, военные городки и памятные места.

Места военного наследия снабжены описаниями, воспоминаниями, историческими и современными фотографиями, туристическими услугами и рекомендациями по маршрутам путешествий. Также имеется информация о многих малоизвестных и редко посещаемых объектах, которые, тем не менее, являются важными историческими объектами военного наследия в Литве, Латвии и Эстонии.

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Military Heritage Tourism
  Подписчики: 2021
🔩 Dzelzs tilts pāri Bērzes upei – atgādinājums par militāro vēsturi ⛓ Vai esi redzējis šo dzelzs tiltu pie Gardenes, Dobeles novadā? Tas nav parasts lauku tilts – tas ir palicis no kādreizējā tanku poligona "Dobele-2", kas darbojās līdz 1992. gadam. 🏗 Tilts tika uzstādīts 80. gadu beigās pēc tam, kad sabruka koka tilts, un kalpoja par daļu no tanku apmācību trases pāri Bērzes upei. Mūsdienās tas nekur īsti neved – otrpus upei ir tikai dažas lauku mājas, taču pati konstrukcija ir labi saglabājusies un liecina par kādreizējo militāro rosību. 🛠️ Neparasta arhitektūra, dzelzs konstrukcija un klusa liecība par padomju laika militāro klātbūtni Latvijā. 🔎 Vairāk par šo objektu: https://militaryheritagetourism.info/lv/military/sites/view/935?1 Visit Dobele #latlit #interreg #militaryheritage #heritagetourism #militaryheritagetourism
Take a closer look at Estonia’s military past at the Jõgeva Military Museum! From archaelogical findings to modern-day conflict exhibits, this museum takes you on a journey through time with authentic artefacts, historical memorabilia, and an impressive reconstruction of an Arsenal-Crossley armoured car. Explore military and civilian history side-by-side and don’t miss the educational programs that make history come alive for all ages! 🕰 Opened in 2012, this museum is a must-visit for history enthusiasts traveling through Jõgevamaa. 📍Tallinna maantee 17b, Jõgeva 🌐 www.pommiauk.eu 📞 +372 51 04 191 👉 Plan your visit and dive deep into the stories behind Estonia’s resilience! Photo by Sergei Jeromin Pommiauk #militaryheritage #heritagetourism #jõgevamilitarymuseum
What really happened behind closed doors in Soviet Estonia? 🕵️‍♂️ In the heart of Tallinn stands Hotel Viru – a place where two worlds once collided. Officially opened in 1972 for foreign visitors, the hotel was also home to a secret floor used by the Soviet KGB. Today, you can visit the Hotel Viru KGB Museum, where history unfolds through stories of surveillance, propaganda, and the reality behind the Iron Curtain. It's more than just a museum – it's a window into a time when what you saw was rarely the whole truth. 🎧 Guided tours are available with gripping tales and real artifacts from the era. 📍Viru väljak 4, Tallinn 📆 Advance booking is required 🔗 www.sokoshotels.fi/et/hotellid/tallinn/original-sokos-hotel-viru/hotell-viru-kgb-muuseum 📩 viru.reservation@sok.fi 📞 +372 680 9300 👉 Step into a hidden world – book your visit today! Hotel Viru and KGB museum #militaryheritage #heritagetourism #kgbmuseum
🇱🇻 Piemiņas vieta Latviešu leģiona 2. robežapsardzības pulka karavīriem Iecavas pagastā 📍 Iecavas pagasts, starp mājām “Dietlavas” un “Būčas”, ceļa malā Iecava – Baldone 📖 1998. gadā ar Latvijas Nacionālo karavīru biedrības un “Daugavas vanagi” Iecavas nodaļas atbalstu tika atklāta piemiņas vieta karavīriem, kuri 1944. gada septembrī cīnījās pret padomju karaspēku pie Iecavas. ⚔️ 2. robežapsardzības pulks, pulkvežleitnanta Jāņa Jansona vadībā, četrās dienās tuvcīņās ar tanku "dūrēm" iznīcināja 20 padomju tankus. Varonīgā pretošanās prasīja smagus zaudējumus – krita 28 karavīri, ievainoti vairāk nekā 160. 🕯️ 2023. gadā piemiņas vietā uzstādīts arī informatīvs stends ar plašāku vēsturisko kontekstu. 👉 Uzzini vairāk par šo nozīmīgo vietu un notikumiem: militaryheritagetourism.info/lv/military/sites/view/950?0 Visit Bauska #latlit #interreg #militaryheritage #heritagetourism #militaryheritagetourism
🚂 Lyduvėnai Railway Bridge 🌉 One of the newest military heritage sites in Lithuania, adapted for visitors at the end of 2023, is the Lyduvėnai Railway Bridge. 🏗️✨ This extraordinary structure is truly remarkable – it is the tallest (42 m) 🏔️ and longest (599 m) 🛤️ railway bridge in Lithuania! 🇱🇹 🔹 A bridge through time 🔹 🕰️ The first bridge was built in 1916, while the current one dates back to 1952. 📜 A bit of history: During World War I (1914–1918) ⚔️, Lithuania became a key frontline zone for Germany 🇩🇪. The Germans began constructing railways 🚆 to supply their troops, with the Lauksargiai–Radviliškis railway being the most crucial, linking Prussia with Jelgava. The Lyduvėnai bridge was the most important construction project on the Eastern Front. 💣 A bridge under fire 💥 As a strategic military object, the bridge was repeatedly attacked, bombed, and rebuilt by different ruling regimes throughout both World Wars. 🎟️ Visit today! Today, the Lyduvėnai Railway Bridge is still in use and has been restored for visitors. Now, you can join a guided tour and explore this historic landmark! 🚶‍♂️📷 Advance registration is required. 📍 Learn more about this and other military heritage tourism sites here: 🔗 https://militaryheritagetourism.info/en/military/sites/view/800?7&lang=en #latlit #interreg #militaryheritage #heritagetourism #militaryheritagetourism
❕Reminder❕ 🗓️ Upcoming weekend in Lithuania we will have 7 hiked to commemorate Lithuanian partisans. here is a description about 1 of the hikes. Remembering the partisans of the Žemaičiai (Samogitian) Military District! The Žemaičiai Military District was the last to hold out in the partisan war until 1953. It consisted of the Alkai, Kardas, and Šatrija units. The Žarėnai company operated in the Dievo Krėslas forest from 1946 to 1949. 📜Event Program in Remembrance of the Žemaičiai Military District Partisans: 📍9:00–10:00 AM: Registration of hikers in Žarėnai town. 📍10:00–10:30 AM: Solemn opening of the hike, concert program by the men's folklore group ANDULĒ, "Unity Network" weaving action. 📍10:30 AM–4:30 PM: Foot march around the vicinity of Žarėnai town, performance by the military history club "Baltijos štormas" reenactors, presentation of a temporary exhibition about the partisans. more info about the hike: https://kam.lt/samaningikm/zemaiciu-apygardos-partizanams-atminti/ #latlit #interreg #militaryheritage #heritagetourism #militaryheritagetourism
🪖 Step into the crossroads of history at Saatse Museum 🪖 Nestled in the remote village of Samarina, just 250 meters from the Estonian-Russian border, Saatse Museum offers a profound exploration of Setomaa's turbulent past. This former schoolhouse, now a museum, delves into the lives of Seto people and the ever-shifting borders that have defined their existence. 🗺️ Exhibitions that resonate: - "Everything Has Its Own Boundaries" – An interactive journey through the geopolitical shifts impacting Setomaa. - Animated film experience – Witness the life of a Seto woman navigating four regimes, reflecting the resilience of a community. 🥾 Borderline trekking: Embark on a unique hiking trail starting at the museum, tracing the Estonian-Russian border. Encounter authentic border posts and warning signs, all amidst serene pine forests. 📍 Plan your visit: Location: Muuseumi, Samarina küla, Setomaa vald, Võru maakond Summer Hours (June–August): Wed–Sun, 11:00–17:00 Contact: +372 505 4673 | saatse@setomuuseum.ee Website: www.setomuuseum.ee/en/saatse-museum Experience the intersection of culture, conflict, and endurance. Saatse Museum isn't just a visit—it's a journey through the heart of military heritage. 🔍Discover more military heritage museums: https://militaryheritagetourism.info/en/military/sites/list/MU Saatse Muuseum Visit Setomaa #militaryheritage #heritagetourism
The First World War narrow-gauge railway line: Lāčplēsis – Latgaļi (Latvia, Ogre Municipality). A narrow-gauge railway line from the First World War, approximately 22 kilometers in length, once began near the present-day Lāčplēsis Station (on the Jelgava–Krustpils railway line, formerly Bahnhof Kerghof). It encircled Birzgale from the east, crossed the small Ņega River, then veered westward, intersecting today’s Abermaņa Road (which links Ķegums with the Vecumnieki road, P88) twice. From there, it followed the path known as the Kaiser Damm toward the site of the former Courland Monument (Kurland Denkmal), where, according to LIDAR imagery—suggesting a branching into three tracks—the terminus was likely located. The Courland Monument stood 680 meters southeast of the Latgaļi village. The primary purpose of this railway was to supply and support the military front along the left bank of the Daugava River. During the war, German army barracks and warehouses were situated near the Kaiser Damm. On the Daugava’s left bank, near the villages of Puduri (0.6 km) and Podnieki (0.9 km), three reinforced German concrete firing positions were located. Today, the route of the railway can still be traced through LIDAR mapping, and in some sections, its remains are clearly visible in the landscape—especially during seasons when vegetation has not yet taken hold. The ideal time for such an expedition is in early spring or winter, when the ground is bare and free of snow.
🪖 Explore Estonia’s military heritage at the Värska Visitor Centre (Reek House) 🇪🇪 History comes alive on the peaceful shore of Lake Õrsava, where the restored Art Nouveau summer home of General Nikolai Reek offers visitors a unique look into the area's rich past. Now home to the Värska Visitor Centre, this historic site invites you to dive into the fascinating military heritage of the region. Since opening its doors in 2020, the centre has become a must-visit for anyone interested in Estonia’s path to independence and the defense of its borders. 🔍 Discover: 🪖The Pechory Northern Camp, a key military base near Värska from the 1920s ⚔️Stories from the War of Independence and the figures who shaped it 💧The centre also introduces the long-standing local tradition of using mineral water and therapeutic mud in health resorts. Set against the backdrop of tranquil forests and lake views, the Reek House offers a unique combination of nature and national memory. 📍Plan your visit and explore a lesser-known but important part of Estonian history! Discover more military heritage museums: https://militaryheritagetourism.info/en/military/sites/list/MU Photo by Veiko Linnus Värska külastuskeskus - Reegi maja #militaryheritage #heritagetourism
🌊 Step into history at the Seaplane Harbour in Tallinn! 🚢✈️ Located right on the waterfront in the charming Kalamaja district, this incredible maritime museum is packed with stories from the past. Housed in a one-of-a-kind seaplane hangar—a true architectural marvel from World War I—it’s a place where history comes alive! Explore over 200 original exhibits, including: 🔹 The legendary submarine Lembit 🔹 The mighty 100-year-old icebreaker Suur Tõll 🔹 A historic seaplane Short 184 🔹 Estonia’s oldest known shipwreck 🔹 Mines, cannons, and so much more! Perfect for both adults and kids, the Seaplane Harbour offers fun, hands-on experiences and exciting temporary exhibitions to keep every visit fresh and fascinating. 🧭 Whether you're a history buff, a curious explorer, or just looking for a great family outing — this is a must-see in Tallinn! 📍 Visit the Seaplane Harbour in Kalamaja and dive into Estonia’s seafaring past! 🔍Discover more military heritage museums here: https://militaryheritagetourism.info/en/military/sites/list/MU Eesti Meremuuseum #militaryheritage #heritagetourism
Baltic Way Memory Near Pasvalys 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪 On August 23, 1989, nearly 2 million people joined hands in a 650 km human chain across Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, demanding freedom from Soviet occupation. This peaceful protest, known as the Baltic Way, remains one of the most powerful symbols of unity and resistance. Near Pasvalys, along the Via Baltica (E67, A10), road signs and a special place — the Valley of Crosses on the Baltic Way — honor this moment. Built by locals with stones and crosses, it has grown into a memorial of hope, history, and solidarity. As of 2024, 14 crosses stand there, remembering both the past and those who stood for freedom. Interreg Latvia - Lithuania Programme #latlit #interreg #militaryheritage #heritagetourism #militaryheritagetourism
Viens no noslēpumainākajiem un iespaidīgākajiem militārā mantojuma objektiem Latvijā ir Kodolraķešu bāze Zeltiņos. Šī vieta reiz bija slēgta un nepieejama sabiedrībai, bet tagad ikviens var iepazīt tās vēsturi un atmosfēru. Teritorijā saglabājušies dažādi angāri, pazemes bunkuri un raķešu palaišanas laukumi, kas sniedz ieskatu pagātnes notikumos. 2025. gadā reizi mēnesī notiks aizraujošas atvērtās ekskursijas kopā ar gidu, kurā varēsi atklāt šīs vietas stāstus un noslēpumus. Ekskursijas laikā uzzināsi, kā šī bāze darbojās, būs iespēja pabūt Sakarnieku angārā un izmēģināt spēkus slepena ziņojuma atšifrēšanā, kā arī apmeklēt vairākas bumbu patvertnes un noskaidrot, kāda bija militārā sadzīve šajā teritorijā. Plānotie datumi: 5. aprīlis, 2. maijs, 1. jūnijs, 5. jūlijs, 17. augusts, 6. septembris, 5. oktobris un 19. oktobris. Dalības maksa: • Pieaugušajiem – 6,00 EUR • Skolēniem, studentiem un pensionāriem – 5,00 EUR Pieteikšanās un papildus informācija pa tālruni: +371 29492284 (Gunita)
Today 35 years ago, the Supreme Soviet of Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic declared a transition period to lead to the restoration of the Republic of Estonia! 🇪🇪 On the 30th of March 1990, the Supreme Soviet adopted a resolution on the national status of Estonia called "On the Independence of the Estonian State". 📃This was part of an institutionalised fight for the restoration of independence that had begun in the start of 1990 with the elections of Estonian Congress. 🗳 In the same spring, the name Republic of Estonia was restored, the symbols of Estonian SSR were no longer used and it was declared that only Estonian laws would apply in Estonia.👩‍⚖️ 🇪🇪The period culminated with Estonia regaining its independence on the 20th of August 1991. Photo by Martti Volt, Visit Estonia
🔴 Auschwitz concentration camp was the largest Nazi death camp during World War II. Located in Poland, it operated from 1940 to 1945. More than 1.1 million people were imprisoned and murdered there—primarily Jews, but also Poles, Roma, Soviet prisoners of war, and others. 🕯️ The Auschwitz complex consisted of several parts: 📍 Auschwitz I – The administrative center 📍 Auschwitz II–Birkenau – The main extermination site with gas chambers 📍 Auschwitz III – A forced labor camp Today, the Auschwitz Memorial / Muzeum Auschwitz serves as a solemn reminder of one of the darkest chapters in human history, honoring the memory of Holocaust victims. 🏛️🙏 Here, in the Baltics, we can use this place as an example in the education. 🎓📖 The museum is committed to preserving historical knowledge and ensuring that future generations understand the past. Through its educational programs, it provides valuable resources for learning and reflection: www.auschwitz.org/en/education/ Visiting historical sites like Auschwitz is one of the most impactful ways to educate younger generations about history. Seeing these places firsthand fosters a deeper understanding, offering an emotional and personal connection that books alone cannot provide. 📚

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