Viinistu

Viinistu is a village in Kuusalu Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland on the Pärispea Peninsula, about 7 km (4 mi) north of the town of Loksa. Viinistu has a population of 148 (as of 1 January 2012).[1]

Viinistu
Viinistu
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°38′41″N 25°45′16″E
CountryEstonia
CountyHarju County
MunicipalityKuusalu Parish
First mentioned1372
Population
 (01.01.2012[1])
  Total148

Viinistu was first mentioned in 1372 as Wynest.

Businessman, politician and art collector Jaan Manitski (born 1942) was born in Viinistu and currently is the biggest employer in the village owning the art museum and a hotel.

Navy officer, diplomat and painter Aleksander Warma (1890–1970) was born in Viinistu.

References

  1. "Rahvastik" (in Estonian). Kuusalu vald. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
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