Geographers from the University of Tartu studied 34 natural and man-made sites. They selected about half of them to be marked on the landscape. Each municipality was given its own symbol.
Narva has several records. It is home to Estonia's largest artificial water reservoir and the richest river. There are also Swedish-era fortifications and the Kreenholm industrial complex.
Sillamäe received its symbol for its stylish and well-preserved town center. Near Jõhvi, there is a witch's well that is open year-round.
Ida-Viru tourism coordinator Kadri Jalonen said that only half of the sites have been marked. The University of Tartu's report includes even more record places. These are interesting sites, and now everyone can discover them.
Yellow-colored markers were installed near the record places. They were designed by Doomino architects. The project cost €160,000. Most of the funding was provided by the state, but local municipalities also contributed.
Jõhvi mayor Vallo Reimaa said that Jõhvi church is Estonia's only fortress church. The church was surrounded by a moat and a wall. It also had a defensive balcony where shooters were stationed. It looked more like a fortress than a church. It is a very special and unique place.
A total of 19 record place markers were installed in Ida-Viru County. More information can be found on the Ida-Viru tourism portal.