What to do and see in Juuru, Rapla County: The Best Things to do

Mahtra Peasant Museum displays everyday items and tools from 19th century, and the 1858 war of Mahtra with it's background and happenings. Atla-Eeru tavern, where various thematic events are held, is a part of the Museum. Good to know:·Here various exhibitions and workshops wait for you!·Atla-Eeru tavern is the only original peasant tavern in Estonia. ·In Atla-Eeru tavern you can bake your own bread!·Here you can celebrate the old folk feast days!

The earliest mention of this estate dates from 1422. One of the last lords of the manor was Alexander Konstantin von Barlowen. The building you see today was built on the ruins of the former manor. The estate runs its own woodworking and ceramics workshops.Did you know…?*During the Mahtra War the estate was the headquarters of the penal forces*Atla manor has acted as a prisoner of war camp, a horse hire point, a tractor station, student camp accommodation and a shop *The manor still has its own shop, where you can purchase antiques and its own ceramics*In its workshops you can try your hand at ceramics and painting*The lands on the estate are home to miniature goats*Outdoor events, soirees and seminars can all be held at the manor

Church is dedicated to archangel Michael. From 14th century initial building partly remained rare in Estonian triple window situated in the east wall of the chorus. In 19th century building got its appearance in neo-gothic style under command on architect Ervin Bernhard.Interesting to know:- Here there is round the world traveller admiral A. J. Krusenstern's family burial place- Baroque pulpit is derives from Chr. Ackermann's workshop - In the church garden you can see 5 ring crosses from limestone. One of them has the writing: ”Sihn maggab Paia Jost ux auwus vannamees…” (Here sleeps Paia Jost, one honest old man...)- Altar derives from J. Rabe's workshop- Juuru church has beautiful stained glass windows - South gate of church garden has sundial

This meteorite crater is in the Orguse forest in the village of Avanduse in the Simuna municipal district. It is 8.5 metres in diameter, making it the sixth largest crater of its kind in Estonia. The meteorite which created it fell to the Earth in 1937, exploding in the air just to the east of Roela and scattered fragments all around. The crater was discovered in 1984.