Viinistu is a village in Kuusalu Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia.[2] It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland on the Pärispea Peninsula, about 7 km (4 mi) north of the town of Loksa. Viinistu has a population of 148 (as of 1 January 2012).[1]

Viinistu
Viinistu is located in Estonia
Viinistu
Viinistu
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°38′41″N 25°45′16″E / 59.64472°N 25.75444°E / 59.64472; 25.75444
CountryEstonia
CountyHarju County
MunicipalityKuusalu Parish
First mentioned1372
Population
 (01.01.2012[1])
 • Total148

Viinistu was first mentioned in 1372 as Wynest.

The businessman, politician, and art collector Jaan Manitski (born 1942) was born in Viinistu and is currently the biggest employer in the village, owning the art museum and a hotel.

The navy officer, diplomat, and painter Aleksander Warma (1890–1970) was born in Viinistu.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Rahvastik" (in Estonian). Kuusalu vald. Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
  2. ^ Classification of Estonian administrative units and settlements 2014[dead link] (retrieved 27 July 2021)
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