Tchaikovsky Bench in Haapsalu

The Tchaikovsky bench in Haapsalu is a memorial to the composer on the seaside promenade. Pyotr Tchaikovsky holidayed in Haapsalu in 1867, and a dolomite bench recalls his stay here. The memorial is also linked to an Estonian folk tune whose motif found its way into the composer's work and whose notes can be seen on the bench. The bench stands on a walking area with sea views, where the resort town's musical history meets the coastal landscape. It is a small but clearly recognisable monument that can be viewed while strolling along the promenade, and it is worth taking time there to enjoy the views of the bay and the town.