Best of the Baltics: Estonia
Birds eye view of Estonia
Making fresh almonds
5 Factoids About Estonia:
1.) Second tallest people in the world. First are the Dutch.
2.) Estonian’s are known for their fashion models. It is the birthplace of the legendary supermodel Carmen Kass.
3.) It has the oldest Medieval Gothic 14th Century Town Hall in the world.
4.) Touted as the least religious country in the world.
5.) Estonia claims the honor of inventing Marzipan, a sweet made of almonds and powdered sugar.The value of this sweet was first served as a medicine, but quickly became the choice of royalty.
Fresh Marzipan at the Marzipan Museum
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I had no idea Estonia was the home of the famous Marzipan. Thanks.