Sipa lime tree, Sacred lime tree in Sipa, Estonia.
The Sipa lime tree is a protected natural monument located in Märjamaa Rural Municipality in Rapla County, featuring a large crown that spreads above the surrounding landscape. It has been officially designated for protection and remains a significant botanical site with full legal status.
This site was recognized as an archaeological monument in 1998, giving it formal historical status within the region. Its registration reflects the long connection between the tree and Estonia's cultural heritage system.
Local residents have long regarded this tree as sacred and woven it into their community traditions and spiritual practices. It remains a focal point for how people connect to their natural surroundings and local heritage.
The site is located in a rural area and can be reached via marked pathways with information signs along the way. Visitors should plan for a quiet visit and bring suitable footwear for walking through the countryside.
The tree appears in two separate Estonian registries simultaneously, listed both as a cultural monument and as a protected natural object. This dual registration shows how officials recognize its significance in both heritage and environmental preservation.
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