Baltic Sea Collection (page 59)

Finland, Helsinki, Rautatieasema, Helsinki Railroad Station, National Romantic-style figures by Emil Wikstrom, b.1914, daytime

Finland, Helsinki, elevated city view to Helsinki Harbor from the Hotel Torni

Estonia, Southwestern Estonia, Vorts Jarv lake area, Vaibla, small harbor on Vorts Jarv lake at mouth of the Emajogi River

Estonia, Southwestern Estonia, Viljandi, town government building, Vaksali Street

Estonia, Southwestern Estonia, Viljandi, St. Pauls Church

Estonia, Southeastern Estonia, Voru, Kateriina allee, tree-lined path

Estonia, Southeastern Estonia, Otepaa, Puhajarv Lake, Holy Lake, boat and dock

Estonia, Southeastern Estonia, Tartu, St. Johns Church

Estonia, Southeastern Estonia, Tartu, Toomemagi, Cathedral Hill, elevated town view

Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Kuremae, Russian Orthodox Puhtitsa Convent, b. 1895, main church

Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Sillamae, former Soviet-era secret uranium processing city, Mere Pst, Avenue to the sea

Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Narva, Town Hall, 17th century

Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) trunks, ancient trees, Kesse Island, Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea, Estonia, september

Coastal fog. Fog forms when a body of warm and moist air contacts cold air. As cold air can carry less water vapour than warm air, the vapour condenses to water droplets

Malmo, satellite image. Water is blue, forest is dark green, agricultural areas are green and brown and urbanised areas are pink

Helsinki, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, water is blue and urbanised areas are pink and grey. Helsinki is the capital of Finland

Sweden

Germany. True-colour satellite image of Germany (darker colours). North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation green and bare ground pale brown/white

Denmark, satellite image. North is at top. Denmark is located in northern Europe. Its only land border is with Germany in the south (shaded). Mainland Denmark is known as Jutland

North-eastern Europe. True-colour satellite image of north-eastern Europe. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green and snow is white

Amber jewellery
amber Riga Latvia

Birds nesting on a skerry
skerry with full of nest of Phalacrocorax carbo Stockholm archipelago

Usedom island, Germany 1938
View on Usedom with Peenem├╝nde at the end of the coast. In the foreground is the city of Zinnowitz where Wernher von Braun lived for some years during his Peenemuende time

Sheep from Gotland, Sweden
Sheep from the island of Gotland in the Baltic sea, Sweden. This is an old breed and both the male and female has horns

Harbour of Baltic Sea spa of Bansin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Baltic Sea spa of Ahlbeck, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Beach at the Baltic Sea spa of Bansin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Pier, Baltic Sea spa of Zinnowitz, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Beach at the Baltic Sea spa of Heringsdorf, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

GERMANY: CASINO, c1895. Casino along the Baltic Sea in the resort town of Heringsdorf in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. Photochrome, c1895

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Early map showing Nova Zembla off the Arctic coast of Russia, probably 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

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Willem Barents expedition in Arctic ice at Nova Zembla searching for a northeast passage, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Germany, Baltic Sea, Island of Ruegen. Jasmund NP, caterpillar with poisonous spines on mossy rock

Latvia, Western Latvia, Kurzeme Region, Cape Kolka, Kolkasrags, Slitere, Slitere Lighthouse

Latvia, Riga, Riga Motor Museum, 1962 ZIL-112S, Soviet-era 300HP sports car

Latvia, Riga, Riga Motor Museum, statue of Joseph Stalin in his Kremlin limousine

Latvia, Riga, Riga Motor Museum, hood ornament of 1960s Moskvitch car made at Soviet-era ZMA car factory

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The Baltic Sea, a picturesque body of water nestled between Scandinavia and Northern Europe, holds a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. Its significance is evident in the map showcasing the extent of the Hanseatic League during its prime in 1400. This league was an influential trading alliance that shaped commerce and culture across the region. Moving forward to 1887, we find ourselves exploring Kiel, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany. The lithograph captures this vibrant city's essence as it bustles with activity around its harbor. Nearby lies Flensburg, another charming German town situated on the Baltic coast. Venturing further northward, we encounter Sweden and Norway through a lithograph published in 1878. These Scandinavian nations boast stunning landscapes and cultural heritage that have captivated visitors for centuries. Stockholm's skyline stands tall as a testament to its historical significance within Europe. Maps serve as gateways to understanding regions better; one such map from 1887 showcases Schleswig-Holstein's position as Germany's northernmost state. It highlights both its geographical features and importance within Prussia during that era. As we delve deeper into maritime exploration, John Bartholomew & Son present us with their depiction of the North Sea and Baltic circa 1914-1920. This map illustrates how these interconnected bodies of water facilitated trade routes while shaping political boundaries throughout history. Now let us shift our focus towards serene coastal scenes along this enchanting sea: Zingst beach in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania offers respite with its inviting beach chairs dotting sandy shores under clear blue skies. Meanwhile, Dueodde Beach on Denmark's Bornholm Island boasts majestic dunes that beckon adventurers seeking tranquility amidst nature's wonders. Finally, imagine gazing at Ahlbeck pier under a full moon illuminating beach baskets lining Usedom island’s shoreline—Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's crown jewel.