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Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856. View of an...important city of Esthonia...a very rich trading place, having a very fine harbour...well fortified. It is much frequented by the wealthy Russians in summer as a bathing place. Reval or Revel is divided into the upper and lower town; the former perched upon a rocky cliff... The lower town, the descent to which is very steep, is of considerable extent, has many broad streets, stretching to the flat sandy shore of the harbour...The lofty spire, shown somewhat leftward of the centre of the View, is that of St. Olaf, about 250 English feet high, and serving as a landmark in navigation...The Russians took Reval from the Swedes in 1710: it was formerly the great emporium of the Hanseatic league for the trade of Novogorod [sic]. The population is about 18, 000, which number is, however, much increased by summer visitors'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Reval at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856, is a captivating image of this important city in Estonia. Reval, also known as Tallinn, was a thriving trading place renowned for its fine harbor and strategic location at the Baltic Sea. The city was fortified and drew the attention of the wealthy Russians in the summer months as a popular bathing destination. The photograph showcases the division of Reval into the upper and lower towns. The upper town, situated on a rocky cliff, is distinguished by its narrow, winding streets and quaint architecture. In contrast, the lower town, with its steep descent, is of considerable extent and features broad streets that lead to the flat sandy shore of the harbor. The lofty spire, visible to the left of the center of the image, is that of St. Olaf's Church, standing at approximately 250 feet tall. This landmark served as a navigational aid for sailors. Reval's history is rich and complex, with the Russians taking control of the city from the Swedes in 1710. The city was once the Hanseatic League's great emporium for the trade of Novgorod. The population of Reval was around 18,000, but this number swelled during the summer months with the arrival of visitors. This photograph, taken in 1856, offers a glimpse into the bustling harbor and vibrant city life of Reval during this period.
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