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Tallinn: European Capital of Culture for 2011

titled The Lonely Planet Magazine, the bible of travelers around the globe, has included in the list of must-see destinations in 2011. And no wonder, given that Tallinn is not only one of the most seductive of Northern Europe, but this year may also have the title of European Capital of Culture. In the coming months, the capital Estonia will in fact be the stage for a full program of events under the banner of art, music, theater, dance and traditions, with the sea as a theme, a crossroads of history and culture. For the city near the Baltic Sea is a unique opportunity to enhance the medieval old town, Patrimononio UNESCO, and at the same time rediscover its maritime past.
Most events will be concentrated in the summer months, which are also the ideal time to plan a trip to this area of \u200b\u200bNorthern Europe. Indeed The Diamond , tour operators Consortium Quality Group , organizes six group departures between June and August, at event more attractive, with prices starting at € 345.

Participants the first trip, set June 3 to 6 , seem to pop right in the Middle Ages arriving in the capital of Estonia during the Days of Old Town, the streets surrounding the Town Hall Square invaded by musicians, extras in period costumes and crafts markets that will revive the glories of the past.
June 24 is hand to witness the phenomenon of white nights, typical of northern latitudes, so during the summer solstice the sun sets just after midnight (or not set at all): a natural event that the northern populations have become a valid excuse for partying and dancing all night.
From July 15 to 18 moves the center of attraction on the waterfront, where as concerts, exhibitions, tours of historic ships, races and competitions of various kinds, the festival is staged The Navy wants to Tallinn which symbolically reclaim its historic relationship with the Baltic Sea. For the occasion, inaugurated the new Museum will Estonian Maritime, set in the seaplane hangar and connected to the city by a new coastal promenade.
The austere medieval complex of the Convent of Pirita, reopened to the public a few years ago after a long restoration, however, is the stunning backdrop of the Birgitta Festival, unmissable event for lovers of opera and ballet, which this year will see the extraordinary participation, among others, the Russian National Ballet. Given the importance of the event, The Diamond included two starts, 12-15 and 19 to 22 August.

's dedicated to music lovers also trip scheduled August 26 to 29 when musical notes of all kinds into the city, resonating from the top of several towers, ancient and modern, that draw the characteristic skyline. "Towers of Tallinn," the name of this unique festival, it invites you to discover the rich architectural heritage with music. But is not everything, because the same days you can attend also to the representation of Parsifal. The latest work by Richard Wagner made his debut in the Baltic country with the preparation of Estonia National Opera, which for this event has chosen the unusual Foundry Noblessner stage which, incidentally, lies along the Baltic Sea.