Ivan Lavrentev ⟩ How Pärnu became the summer capital of Estonia

The Terrace of the beach pavilion in Pärnu, dating back to the late 1930s, is a significant landmark. Photo: Karl Sarap. Collection from Virumaa museums.

This article follows up on previous coverage of Estonia’s renowned summer resorts, Haapsalu and Narva-Jõesuu. Pärnu, widely considered the summer capital, is now being explored. The Terrace, located at the end of the beach pavilion, represents a notable architectural feature from the 1930s.

Ivan, a prominent figure in local tourism during that era, was instrumental in developing the area’s appeal as a destination. The pavilion itself, constructed in the 1930s, remains a key element of Pärnu’s coastal landscape.

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