Pirita

Pirita is one of the eight administrative districts (Estonian: linnaosa) of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 16,636 (as of 1 Jan 2012).^[1]

Pirita occupies a relatively big area, but compared to other districts of Tallinn its population of 16,636 (as of1 Jan 2012) is relatively small. It mostly consists of private houses, instead of the large blocks of flats typical of some other districts of Tallinn, such as Lasnamäe and Mustamäe. Large parts of the district consist of newly-built, modern buildings and houses. Pirita beach is located in Pirita.

Pirita is one of the most prestigious districts of Tallinn, partly thanks to natural benefits such as its beach and yachting harbour. Pirita beach is the largest in Tallinn, and in the summer can attract up to 30,000 visitors a day.

Subdistricts

Pirita is divided into 9 subdistricts (Estonian: asum): Iru, Kloostrimetsa, Kose, Laiaküla, Lepiku, Maarjamäe, Merivälja, Mähe, Pirita.

Landmarks

• Pirita monastery
• Tallinn TV Tower
• Tallinn Botanic Garden
• Pirita Yachting Centre
• Pirita Beach
• Metsakalmistu cemetery
• Pärnamäe cemetery
• Pirita Velodrome

Gallery

References

External links

• View from Pirita Tee