Summer Estates: Rocca al Mare and Liberty

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The unusual name Rocca al Mare is quite familiar to Tallinners and visitors to Tallinn. It is primarily associated with the Estonian Open Air Museum, which was established on the grounds of a summer estate of the same name dating from the mid-19th century. Later, the name Rocca al Mare was also applied to its neighbor, the Liberty summer estate, which is nearly a century older.
The book *Summer Estates Rocca al Mare and Liberty*, compiled by the Estonian Open Air Museum, brings together fascinating cultural-historical material about these summer resorts within a single volume. Drawing on rare old photographs and the memories of former owners and their descendants, the book presents vivid and evocative images of the summer homes of yesteryear, the well-tended park, the magnificent seashore, the people who vacationed here, and their joyful summer lives.
This beautifully designed publication, featuring Estonian-German parallel texts and comprehensive English summaries, should appeal to a wide readership and delight, above all, anyone interested in cultural history.
Authors: Juta Saron, Aile Heidmets, Helmi Üprus