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Kuressaare

Also known as Arensburg

Kuressaare, in German Arensburg, is the main town of the island of Saaremaa in Estonia. Its well-preserved castle was built in the 14th century by the bishops of Ösel-Wiek and became their main stronghold. The town passed to Denmark in 1559, to Sweden in 1645 and to Russia in 1721, and later became a spa resort.

Kuressaare
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Bishopric of Ösel-WiekDanish Ösel

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Kuressaare. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/kuressaare
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