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Tallinn's tiny Old Town, the most impressive in all of the Baltic states, has romantic towers, ankle-wrenching cobblestone streets, cozy nooks, city-wall cafés, and a dozen other attractions—all within 1 square km (½ square mile). In the 1990s, Vanalinn (the lower Old Town)—historically the domain of traders, artisans, and ordin
Tallinn's tiny Old Town, the most impressive in all of the Baltic states, has romantic towers, ankle-wrenching cobblestone streets, cozy nooks, city-wall cafés, and a dozen other attractions—all within 1 square km (½ square mile). In the 1990s, Vanalinn (the lower Old T
Tallinn's tiny Old Town, the most impressive in all of the Baltic states, has romantic towers, ankle-wrenching cobblesto
Tallinn's tiny Old Town, the most impressive in all of the Baltic states, has romantic towers, ankle-wrenching cobblestone streets, cozy nooks, city-wall cafés, and a dozen other attractions—all within 1 square km (½ square mile). In the 1990s, Vanalinn (the lower Old Town)—historically the domain of traders, artisans, and ordinary citizens—sprouted glitzy neon signs in otherwise charming alleys and sights. The stately, sedate Toompea (Upper Town), a hillock that was the site of the original Estonian settlement, is on the burial mound of Kalev, the epic hero of Estonia. Toompea Castle, crowning the hill, is now the seat of the country's parliament and is not open to visitors. Summer visitors can experience the unforgettable white nights, when the sun never completely sets.
Talinn's towering Lutheran cathedral was begun in 1233 and consecreated in 1240. It is best known for its many gravestones dating from the 13th...
Talinn's towering Lutheran cathedral was begun in 1233 and consecreated in 1240. It is best known for its many gravestones dating from the 13th through the 18th centuries. Notable figures buried here include Pontus De la Gardie, a Swedish military officer; Sophia Gyllenhelm, daughter of Swedish King Johann III; and Admiral Adam Johan von Krusenstern, the first Russian to lead a global navigation. Entry to the cathedral is restricted during services and regularly scheduled concerts. The tower, offering a panoramic view of Talinn's Old Town, is a popular attraction in its own right. A Wednesday vespers service with organ music is held at 5 pm, and organ concerts are usually offered on Saturday at noon (€2 donation requested).
Tallinn's Town Hall Square has a long history of intrigue, executions, and salt (Tallinn's main export in the Middle Ages). You can tour the...
Tallinn's Town Hall Square has a long history of intrigue, executions, and salt (Tallinn's main export in the Middle Ages). You can tour the only surviving Gothic town hall in northern Europe. Old Thomas, its weather vane, has been atop the town hall since 1530. Near the center of the square, an L-shape stone marks the site of a 17th-century execution, where a priest was beheaded for killing a waitress who had offered him a rock-hard omelet. Across the square stands the town apothecary, which dates from 1422.
Raekoja plats 11, Tallinn, Harju, 10146, Estonia
645-7900-town hall
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Rate Includes: Town Hall €4, Town Hall Mon.–Sat. 10–4
The 19th-century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, with the country's largest bell, is a symbol of the centuries of Russification...
The 19th-century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, with the country's largest bell, is a symbol of the centuries of Russification endured by Estonia.
Wander through the ages in the ancient stone galleries and narrow hallways of the Dominican Monastery Museum, founded in 1246 and now displaying...
Wander through the ages in the ancient stone galleries and narrow hallways of the Dominican Monastery Museum, founded in 1246 and now displaying 15th- and 16th-century stone carvings. At 5 pm enjoy a half-hour baroque music concert.
The stocky guardian of the northernmost point of the Old Town, Paks Margareeta (Fat Margaret), is a 16th-century fortification named for a...
The stocky guardian of the northernmost point of the Old Town, Paks Margareeta (Fat Margaret), is a 16th-century fortification named for a particularly hefty cannon it contained. Now it houses the Maritime Museum and a roof with a view of Old Town.
A 15-minute taxi ride from the center, the 207-acre Open-Air Ethnographic Museum provides a breath of fresh air and an informative look into...
A 15-minute taxi ride from the center, the 207-acre Open-Air Ethnographic Museum provides a breath of fresh air and an informative look into Estonia's past, from farm architecture to World War II–era deportations.
Vabaõhumuuseumi 12, Tallinn, Harju, 13521, Estonia
The baroque palace, built for Catherine I by her husband Peter the Great in 1721, merits a visit not just for its impressive and thorough exhibition...
The baroque palace, built for Catherine I by her husband Peter the Great in 1721, merits a visit not just for its impressive and thorough exhibition of 16th- to 20th-century art, but also for the palace's architectural beauty and manicured gardens. Kadriorg Palace offers a glimpse into history, from Russian imperial splendor to Soviet Socialist Realist art, with Estonian and European masterpieces along the way.
At the southern end of the Old Town looms this magnificent, six-story tower church (the name is Low German for "peep in the kitchen"), so called...
At the southern end of the Old Town looms this magnificent, six-story tower church (the name is Low German for "peep in the kitchen"), so called because during the 15th century one could peer into the kitchens of lower town houses from here. The tower has a museum of contemporary art and ancient maps and weapons.
The 15th-century Church of St. Nicholas, part of the Estonian Art Museum, is famed for its fragment of a treasured frieze, Bernt Notke's (1440...
The 15th-century Church of St. Nicholas, part of the Estonian Art Museum, is famed for its fragment of a treasured frieze, Bernt Notke's (1440–1509) Danse Macabre, a haunting depiction of death.
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