Mustvee

Mustvee
—  Town and municipality  —
The Holy Trinity Unitarian Church in Mustvee.
Flag Coat of arms
Mustvee Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°50′56″N 26°56′37″E / 58.84889°N 26.94361°E / 58.84889; 26.94361Coordinates: 58°50′56″N 26°56′37″E / 58.84889°N 26.94361°E / 58.84889; 26.94361
Country	Estonia
County	Jõgeva County
Area
- Total	5.45 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Population (2008)
- Total	1,610
- Density	295.4/km2 (765.1/sq mi)
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
- Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Website	www.mustveelv.ee

Mustvee is a town and municipality in Estonia. It lies on the shore of Lake Peipus in Jõgeva County. Its population of 1,600 is approximately half Estonian and half Russian. The name of Mustvee was first recorded in 1343 at the time of reign of Livonian order. It became a haven for Russian Old Believers after the Russian government declared them outlaws in 1658. Mustvee has held fairs for the past two centuries. Due to its position at the broadest part of the lake, this traditional fishing town is increasingly popular as a tourist centre.

Gallery

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  Harbor at Mustvee, on the coast of Lake Peipus.

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  Shoreline at Mustvee.

External links

• Official website (Estonian)