Haapsalu by Drone. Estonia 2022.

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : Top AirVuz contributor SKY DIRECTOR brings us this outstanding drone video from the historic seaside town of Haapsalu, Estonia. The town is located in Lääne County, the northwesternmost county in this small Baltic Sea country. Founded in the 13th century, the town has long been associated with its curative mud baths, which were used by the ruling Romanov Family during the time when Estonia was part of the Russiam Empire. It's the site of an annual Blues festival which takes place in August.

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Haapsalu has been well known for centuries for its warm seawater, curative mud and peaceful atmosphere. Salt mud spas frequented by the Russian Romanov family still operate. Narrow streets with early 20th century wooden houses lead to the sea. Haapsalu has been called the "Venice of the Baltics", although this claim has been criticized as an exaggeration.The name "Haapsalu" is from Estonian haab 'aspen' and salu 'grove. In Swedish and German, the town is called Hapsal, and in Russian it is (Gapsal).