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Port of Pärnu

Coordinates: 58°23′00″N 24°28′48″E / 58.3833°N 24.48°E / 58.3833; 24.48
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Port of Pärnu
Port of Pärnu
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CountryEstonia
LocationPärnu
Coordinates58°23′00″N 24°28′48″E / 58.3833°N 24.48°E / 58.3833; 24.48
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Operated byAS Pärnu Sadam
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parnusadam.eu

Port of Pärnu (Estonian: Pärnu sadam) is a port in Pärnu, Estonia. The port is located on both side of Pärnu River.[1]

The first mention of the port dates back in 13th century.[1] The flourishing of port started at the end of 18th century and at the beginning of 19th century. The main exports of the port being timber and flax.[1]

In modern times, the port has regular cruises between Kihnu and Ruhnu.[1]

Mole of Pärnu

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To protect the port area, the Mole of Pärnu (Pärnu Breakwaters) was built. The total length of two breakwaters is 5 km. The breakwaters were built in 1863–1864.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Pärnu sadam – Mereviki". mereviki.vta.ee. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Pärnu Breakwaters / Description". turismiweb.ee. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  3. ^ "The mole of Pärnu". VisitParnu. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
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