Seli, Residential subdistrict in Lasnamäe, Estonia
Seli is a residential subdistrict in Lasnamäe, Tallinn's largest district, situated on a limestone plateau in the eastern part of the city. The area is organized around multi-story apartment blocks with green spaces and local amenities serving the surrounding community.
Development of the area began in the 1970s when Soviet urban planning transformed Lasnamäe from agricultural land into a major residential zone. This period shaped the entire district's character through the construction of standardized panel housing.
Seli maintains a mixed demographic composition with both Estonian and Russian-speaking residents, reflecting the broader population distribution of Lasnamäe district.
The subdistrict is well-connected to central Tallinn through public transportation, with multiple bus routes available for residents and visitors. Local shops and services are scattered throughout the area, making daily needs easily accessible.
The name Seli comes from a farm that once stood in this location before modern construction transformed the area. This rural past is now completely hidden beneath the residential landscape but remains recorded in the neighborhood's name.
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