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The Sõrve peninsula is known for its unique and special natural attractions. Many rare species of birds, flowers and insects can be found throughout Sõrve. Only about 400 permanent residents live in Sõrve throughout the year, whereas before World War II the population was larger by almost an order of magnitude and at times Sõrve had then ...
The first lighthouse on the Sõrve Peninsula was built in 1646. The original structure of the lighthouse was wooden; however, the structure was replaced with stone in 1650, and designed by Heinrich Stegeling. The lighthouse was under private possession until 1737, when it was managed by the state.
Nordic Iron Age ship burials, dated to 700–750 CE, have been found in Sõrve Peninsula. Sagas talk about numerous skirmishes between the islanders and Vikings. Saaremaa was the wealthiest county of ancient Estonia [citation needed] and the home of notorious pirates, sometimes called the Eastern Vikings.
The majority of the Germans were able to break through to join the defence of the Sõrve peninsula, but almost 200 men had been lost. Captured German soldiers were shot, as happened consistently during the fighting on the island. Most of the vehicles were also left behind, including the light tank and a self-propelled FlaK gun. The Soviets also ...
Kaavi Lighthouse (Estonian: Kaavi Tuletorn) is a lighthouse located in Sõrve Peninsula, in the village of Kaavi, Torgu Parish, on the island of Saaremaa, in Estonia.. The lighthouse is a concrete square tower, with a gallery but no lantern, mounted on a concrete square block.
Kopli Peninsula: Harju County Tahkuna Peninsula: Hiiu County Sõrve säär Saare County Kõpu Peninsula: Hiiu County: Suurupi Peninsula: Harju County: Noarootsi Peninsula: Lääne County: Sõmeri Peninsula: Pärnu County: Kakumäe Peninsula: Harju County: Virtsu Peninsula Lääne County, Lääneranna Parish Sääretirp Hiiu County Sarve ...
Siiasaar is a small islet in the Baltic Sea belonging to the country of Estonia. [1]Siiasaar is part of the Vesitükimaa islets, made up of several islets in Saaremaa Parish, Saare County in the southern part of the Sõrve Peninsula off the southeastern coast of the island of Saaremaa.
Lombimaa is a small islet in the Baltic Sea belonging to the country of Estonia. [1]Lombimaa is part of the Vesitükimaa islets, made up of several islets in Saaremaa Parish, Saare County in the southern part of the Sõrve Peninsula off the southeastern coast of the island of Saaremaa.