|
Tuhala
Tuhala is a village in Kose Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia. As of 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 105. It is believed that settlement in Tuhala dates back around 3,000 years. Tuhala Karst Area, named after the village, lies for the most part in neighbouring Kata village. It has Estonia's largest area of porous karst, with several underground rivers and sinkholes. The karst area is best known for its Witch's Well (also in Kata). Tuhala Manor Tuhala Manor was first mentioned in 1468 as ''Toall''. During times it belonged to several Baltic German families: Tödwen (1468–1517); Delwig (1517 – mid-16th century); Ulrich (?–1663); Wrangell (1663–1693); Mellin (1692–1863); Lilienfeld (1863–1919). Famous cartographer Ludwig August Mellin, was born in the manor. The last main building had two storeys and was built ca. 1800. The Early-classical appearance was changed to more Neoclassical in the 1880s. The manor was burned down during the Revolution ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuhala Witch's Well Tuhala Witch's Well ( et, Tuhala nõiakaev) is a karst spring in Kose Parish, Harju County, Estonia that overflows after heavy rains. In Estonian folklore, it is said to be caused by witches lashing each other underground. In 2012 the Tuhala Witch's Well was voted as a "Wonder of Estonia". References Further reading *Loodusmälestised 22. Harjumaa-Raplamaa, Kohila karstivaldkond. Kose, Kohila. Compiled by Hella Kink. Edited by Anto Raukas. Teaduste Akadeemia Kirjastus. Tallinn 2011. *Marju Kõivupuu. 101 Eesti pühapaika. Tallinn: Varrak 2011, pp 190–193. *Ants Talioja. Tuhala radadel. OÜ Kadmirell. Tallinn 2012. *Gustav Vilbaste Gustav Vilbaste (until 1935 Gustav Vilberg; 3 September 1885 in Haavakannu, Kodasoo Parish – 21 February 1967 in Tallinn) was an Estonian botanist Botany, also called , plant biology or phytology, is the science of plant life and a br .... Loodusvaatleja nr 4/5 september 1936. Special number of Kose. External links Entry in visi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items. |