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Narva was founded. It has got rich history. During several centuries the rulers of town has changed: the Danish, the Germans, the Russians. Narva castle, which also changed hands represents the city.
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Pärnu was founded. It was one of the richest Hanseatic cities in the Middle Ages. Nowadays Pärnu is a resort. It is called as the summer capital of Estonia.
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Haapsalu became a city. It became famous for the sea mud treatment baths.The Russian tsars often had a rest there. Nowadays Haapsalu – is the oldest resort in Estonia.
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They first mentioned Tallinn in written resources.
Along the centuries it changed its name several times: Kolõvan, Lindanise, Reval.
Only in the 20 th century it got its modern name – Tallinn.