Viitna | |
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 Viitna tavern | |
  Viitna Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 59°27′23″N 26°00′50″E / 59.45639°N 26.01389°E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Lääne-Viru County |
| Municipality | Kadrina Parish |
| Population (01.01.2007[1]) | |
| • Total | 83 |
Viitna is a village in Kadrina Parish, Lääne-Viru County, in northern Estonia. It's located on the Tallinn–Narva road (Estonian main road nr. 1; part of E20), about 71 km east of Tallinn. Viitna has a population of 83 (as of 1 January 2007).[1]
Viitna is best known for the historical tavern (Viitna Inn) situated by the road. It was first mentioned in 1768, since then it has burned down a few times, the last fire was in 1989. Today the tavern is restored, a restaurant and a post office are operating there.[2]
The lakes Viitna Pikkjärv and Viitna Linajärv are located in the southern part of the village.
- ^ a b "Kadrina valla arengukava 2007–2015" (in Estonian). Kadrina vald. p. 9. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
- ^ "Viitna kõrts – söögikoht salapärase minevikuga" (in Estonian). Internetiturunduse koolitusprojekt. Retrieved 5 August 2011.