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Viinistu
Village in Harju County, Estonia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Viinistu is a village in Kuusalu Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia.[2] It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland on the Pärispea Peninsula, about 7 km (4 mi) north of the town of Loksa. Viinistu has a population of 148 (as of 1 January 2012).[1]
Viinistu was first mentioned in 1372 as Wynest.
The businessman, politician, and art collector Jaan Manitski (born 1942) was born in Viinistu and is currently the biggest employer in the village, owning the art museum and a hotel.
The navy officer, diplomat, and painter Aleksander Warma (1890–1970) was born in Viinistu.
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Port of Viinistu
Viinistu society centre
Local shop (now defunct)
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