Viitna Explained

Viitna
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:59.4564°N 26.0139°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Lääne-Viru County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Kadrina Parish
Population Total:83
Population As Of:01.01.2007

Viitna is a village in Kadrina Parish, Lääne-Viru County, in northern Estonia. It's located on the TallinnNarva road (Estonian main road nr. 1; part of E20), about 71 km east of Tallinn. Viitna has a population of 83 (as of 1 January 2007).[1]

Viitna is best known for the historical tavern (Viitna Inn) situated by the road. It was first mentioned in 1768, since then it has burned down a few times, the last fire was in 1989. Today the tavern is restored, a restaurant and a post office are operating there.[2]

The lakes Viitna Pikkjärv and Viitna Linajärv are located in the southern part of the village.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kadrina valla arengukava 2007–2015. Kadrina vald. 5 August 2011. 9. et.
  2. Web site: Viitna kõrts – söögikoht salapärase minevikuga. Internetiturunduse koolitusprojekt. 5 August 2011. et.