Hirvepark

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Hirvepark (Estonian : Hirvepark) is a park in Tallinn, Estonia. [1]

On 23 August 1987, the anti-Soviet Hirvepark meeting took place in the park. [1]

Hirvepark is one of the most biodiverse parks in Estonia in consideration of its variety of tree species. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Hirve Park, Estonia". visitestonia.com. Retrieved 1 April 2020.

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