The Estonian capital clearly does not belong to the cities, the inspection plan of which must be drawn up for a week. If you do not delve into museums and pubs with a detailed examination and menu tasting, then all the main sights of Tallinn can be seen in one day.

It is definitely worth starting from the old city, since almost everything interesting for tourists is located within its boundaries. If you are traveling with children, then you may need to deviate slightly from the route towards the zoo and the maritime museum, which we recommend visiting even for adults.

What to see in the old city?

All excursions start and end in the center of the old city. With it, perhaps, it is worth starting your day in Tallinn.

In the Estonian capital, the Town Hall Square is the place where life rages almost non-stop. Crowded, cheerful fairs, festive concerts and other bright events are often held here. During the warm months, guests of the city are happy to sit at the tables of cozy street cafes placed everywhere.

Since 1404, the square has been adorned gothic building Town Hall, different in its own way architectural style from the medieval merchant houses surrounding this place. Solemn receptions and concerts for officials are constantly held in its halls.

The general public can get inside the Town Hall only in July and August.

Viewpoint

In order to see most of the medieval fortress wall and several powerful towers on it, you should definitely go to the Patkul stairs.

Here, since 1903, a rather spacious observation deck has been equipped for guests of the city, which is considered one of the best such structures in Tallinn. To overcome 157 low steps is a task quite feasible for every inquisitive tourist.

Among the sacred buildings of the city, the building of the Dome Cathedral, which has been towering on a hill since the 13th century, is distinguished by its ascetic white facade and the large size of the inner hall.

On certain days, visitors become listeners of heartfelt organ music. For some Russian tourists, it is unexpected to see the name of I. Kruzenshtern, the famous navigator, in the list of celebrities buried in the temple.

Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky

Given the fact that more than 38% of the inhabitants of Tallinn are representatives of the Russian nation, it is not surprising to come across an Orthodox church here.

The majestic building of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral differs from the neighboring sacral buildings with its brightly painted facade, five onion domes and a high belfry. You can hear the melody of 11 bells before each divine service.

Walking along the streets of the Old Town, admiring the facades of houses and churches, looking into numerous souvenir shops and workshops, you will reach the spacious observation deck of Kohtuots. Here, travelers not only view the now more familiar city, flooded with evening lights, but also listen to the play of street musicians, and some of them even dance to unpretentious tunes.

"Three sisters"

Guests of the city can continue their acquaintance with the Estonian capital on Pikk Street, where you can clearly feel its venerable age. Here, at number 71, a cozy hotel is hidden in three medieval houses.

But for tourists, it is not the hotel that is interesting, but the facades of these ancient buildings. Once they successfully played the role of merchant trading houses. Their long history began in 1362, but only in 2003, after the restoration, the Three Sisters turned into a luxurious hotel that retained its medieval facade.

Among the sacred buildings of the city stands out the Church of St. Olaf, famous for its 124-meter spire and named after the Norwegian king.

Tourists try to get here primarily for the sake of the observation deck located inside high tower. From it you can look at the gable roofs of ancient buildings for a long time, many ships scurrying in the port, and slender church spiers, as if guarding the tranquility of the city.

Although in Tallinn, on its small territory, many ancient buildings are concentrated, it was the Viru Gate that managed to become a symbol of the city.

Once it was part of a powerful medieval bastion, erected in the distant XIV century. Now the remains of the wall of the ancient fortress and two towers, which are called the Viru Gates, have been preserved. Behind them is the Town Hall Square, historical monuments Middle Ages, as well as many temple buildings and souvenir shops where you can buy souvenirs. And in front of them begin the "possession" of the modern city.

How to entertain children?

Lennusadam Maritime Museum

Parents traveling with their inquisitive children should definitely visit Lennusadam, or the Seaplane Harbor, an interactive seaport museum. Here in the hangar, young tourists can see with their own eyes several real sailboats, a seaplane, a submarine and other exhibits directly related to the sea.

The greatest interest of young travelers is the Suur Till, a museum ship located at the pier. Young guests can walk through the cabins, boiler room and other rooms of the steamer-icebreaker and for a few minutes feel like sailors setting off on a long voyage.

Those parents who travel by rented or their own car will quickly take the children to the maritime museum. From the city center there are taxis (5 €) and buses - No. 73 and City Tour (from Viru Square).

Zoo

As always, we do not exclude the possibility of visiting the zoo with children. Here you will meet:

• Amur Tiger Bowman,
• Amur leopard Darla,
• Chimpanzee Quincy,
• Cape owls Debi and Credi,
• African bush elephant Fin,
• polar bear Nora,
• and many others.

Children will be able not only to get acquainted with animals and birds of different continents, but also to watch their feeding.

You can get to the zoo by city buses:

• to Zoo stop: 21, 21B, 22, 41, 42, 43.
• to Numenuku stop: 10, 28, 41, 42.43, 46, 47.

30.05.2018 Maria Glazunova

Tallinn is one of the smallest European capitals, and despite this, it is simply impossible to see all the sights of Tallinn in 1 day, there are many of them, both historical and modern, both paid and free.

In the Old Town alone, by the way, perfectly preserved to this day, there are a couple of dozen amazing places, and how many medieval churches with bell towers you can climb for gorgeous views! And also a fortress wall where you can walk, and ancient bastion towers with dungeons, and many interactive modern museums, pleasant parks and gardens, city observation platforms, elegant palaces and cathedrals, a tall TV tower, medieval streets and unusual quarters.

I will talk about all this in this article, looking ahead, I will only say that when wondering what to see in Tallinn, get ready to see an impressive list, and 3-4 days will not be enough to visit each point of which, so if If you have only one day or a weekend allocated for Tallinn, I guarantee that they will be very eventful, you will even have to choose what to visit in Tallinn this time and what to leave for the next visit 🙂

Of course, some sights of Tallinn are good only for the summer season, besides, some of them are available only in the warm season, but there are also all-season ones. In the article you will find not only descriptions of all these places worth visiting, based on personal experience, but also the prices/mode and my recommendations on when is the best time to visit this or that object.

In total, we spent several months in Tallinn at different times of the year, so we studied this city very well and, based on the results of all trips, I wrote this voluminous description of the sights of Tallinn. I have read many sites and I can say with confidence that you will not find anywhere so complete and detailed information in one place, so you are very lucky =)

In my opinion, it is impossible not to fall in love with Tallinn, you want to come here again and again! Don't believe? Take a look here: .

At the end of the article you will find a map of Tallinn with attractions and tips on how to get there, where to eat in Tallinn, and what is the best hotel to stay in, and now let's get down to details!

Old city

First of all, Tallinn attracts with its antiquity, its cozy fabulous Old Town with crooked cobblestone streets, a chamber central square and many churches. It is here, in the Old Town, that almost all the main attractions of Tallinn are concentrated.

Main entrance to Old city passes through the Viru gate, most of which, along with the wall, were, alas, destroyed, but the famous Viru gate towers have been preserved, now it is a symbol of the city - two picturesque towers, in summer we found them covered with ivy, and in winter - sparkling in Christmas lights!

Old Town Hall

The heart of the city is, of course, the Town Hall Square with the Gothic Town Hall of the early 16th century.

In summer and during the Christmas market, festive markets are held here, where they sell various souvenirs, including handmade ones. You can also enjoy food at the fair. local cuisine and try the drinks. Mmm, I still remember the fragrant spicy taste of glögg (non-alcoholic mulled wine).

If we talk about the sights of Tallinn, then the Welcome Square and the Town Hall are probably the most recognizable symbols of the city.

In the summer, an observation deck is open at the Town Hall - Town Hall Tower at the level of 64 m , keep in mind that you will have to climb 115 steps, but the reward will be a gorgeous view of the Town Hall Square, all the spiers and tiled roofs in the area.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 – 18:00, only from 01.05 to 15.09.
• Price: 3€, free with Tallinn Card.

On the Town Hall itself, pay attention to the weirs, they are in the form of dragon heads, and its spire is crowned with the figure of the guardian of the city of Old Toomas (Vana Toomas), this weather vane is a symbol of Tallinn. Inside the Town Hall is the famous tavern-tavern "III Draakon" with pies, salmon stew and cucumbers, which visitors themselves catch on their plate from a tub.

From May to November, all the cafes on the square put their summer terraces outside with tables, it is probably simply impossible to find a nicer place in the Old Town for lunch, or a coffee break between sightseeing in Tallinn!

Yes, many scold these establishments, saying that they are focused on one-time tourists. It may be true that in some of them the cuisine is mediocre, but we can safely recommend that it regularly occupies honorable lines in restaurant ratings, where regulars are not only tourists, but also local residents.

Well, my favorite restaurant on the Town Hall Square is, the atmosphere is more comfortable on the 1st floor and there is a fireplace, but on the second floor you should definitely look into the toilet, it is very unusual - the ceiling is hidden in the abyss of a long chimney.

We visited a couple of dozens of Tallinn cafes and restaurants, and made our top "delicious establishments" in Tallinn, by the way, it also includes those cafes that are on and near the Town Hall Square:.

There is a point on the square (a special tile), standing on which you can immediately see 5 main spiers of the city (the tower of the Town Hall, Oleviste, Niguliste, Pühavaimu and the Dome Cathedral), be sure to find it.

In the evening, Hospitable Square becomes like a mystical one,

and during the Christmas market - magical and fabulous!

Town Hall Pharmacy

The oldest pharmacy in Europe (Town Hall Pharmacy) is located here - in Tallinn, on the Town Hall Square, it was run by 9 generations of the Burchardt dynasty for almost 400 years.

Going inside the pharmacy, as if you get a few hundred years ago!

Pharmacy cabinets and shelves hold ancient pills, potions, and even dried hedgehogs, snakes, and crocodile,

which were also treated in those days. Even the Russian emperor ordered medicines from this famous pharmacy. I could hardly resist buying a healing chocolate bar with garlic 🙂

Outside, and inside, there is all the appropriate surroundings of an old pharmacy, and the old copper cash register has also been preserved. Definitely, the pharmacy should be added to the list of "what to see in Tallinn"!

• Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 – 18:00.
• Price: for free.

Not far from the pharmacy - one of the oldest streets of the city of Sayakang, begins under the arch, look there too!

Church of the Holy Spirit

Sayakang Street just leads to the Church of the Holy Spirit (Holy Spirit Church) - an old church of the XVI century with a baroque wooden interior inside,

and on the street on the main facade of the temple are the oldest carved clocks in Tallinn.

On Mondays at 18:00, free "musical hours" are held in the church, you can listen to the oldest organ.

Opposite the church is a beautiful medieval house - the building of the Great Guild, now Historical Museum(Estonian History Museum – Great Guild Hall, €6, free with Tallinn Card, Mon-Sun 10:00 – 18:00),

and between them is the famous coffee house and the Marzipan Museum (I’ll tell you about it later, separately).

• Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 - 18:00, Sat 9:00 - 16:00, during the autumn-winter period the schedule is shortened.
• Price: 1.

Church of Oleviste with an observation deck

St. Olav’s Church was built back in the 13th century, and until the 17th century it was the highest in the world, the height of the tower is impressive - 124 m.

From the fact that now the Church of Oleviste is not the highest, sunsets from its observation deck right under the spire, they didn’t get worse, especially since all the other sights of Tallinn are lower and from here they are in full view 🙂

You can only go upstairs on foot - 258 steps, but it's worth it, believe me!

The Oleviste Tower is open, alas, only from April 1 to October 31, and you can look into the church of the XIII century at any time,

from the outside you can see the grave of the same master Olaf, who built the church.

A terrible legend is connected with the tragic death of the master and the grave at the foot of his main creation, it is very easy to find it both in the boarding school and in free booklets on the sights of Tallinn, so I will not retell it 🙂

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 20:00 (July and August), 10:00 - 18:00 (April-June, September, October).
• Price:

Tower of the Dome Cathedral

The handsome Dome Cathedral is one of the oldest Lutheran cathedrals in Tallinn, its tower also offers a wonderful view of the city, the platform in the Dome Church (Toomkirik) is located at an altitude of 69 m.

It was no exception for us, and of course we looked there, because for me the sights of Tallinn are, first of all, all kinds of observation platforms, towers and bell towers, from which endless city panoramas open, each of which is not similar to each other.

Once upon a time, this white-stone Dome Cathedral was the main temple of the German nobles who lived in Estonia. The famous navigator, man and steamer I.F. is buried in the cathedral. Krusenstern.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sat 09:30 - 17:30, in the autumn-winter period - Tue-Fri 09:30 - 15:30.
• Price: 5€, free with Tallinn Card.

Niguliste Church and organ concerts

People come to St. Nicholas "Church mainly to look at the unique old altar, medieval tombstones

and the painting "Dance of Death", as well as look into the "Silver Pantry", this is not just a church, but real museum(Niguliste Museum).

And not everyone knows that on Sundays at 16:00, free organ concerts are held in the Niguliste Church, so after seeing the sights of Tallinn, come here to please not only your eyes, but also your ears 🙂

Especially if you have never heard the sounds of an organ or have not seen anything like it, we were there, I recommend that you come at least 10-15 minutes in advance to take comfortable spot(acoustically, it is better to sit in the middle, and not in the front rows right under the organ).

• Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:00 - 17:00, in the autumn-winter period - Wed-Sun.
• Price:

Monument to the Victory in the Liberation War

From Harju Hill, next to the Niguliste Church, there is a stunning view of the relatively new sights of Tallinn - Freedom Square, St. they gained independence.

On the hill, you can find cast slabs that tell about the Baltic Way - a living chain of people stretching from Tallinn to Vilnius.

In general, it’s good to climb here at sunset to admire the city and the sky in blue-purple colors, there are even benches!

Vyshhorod

Vyshgorod or a city on a hill, several paths and stairs lead here, on which live musicians play and artists perform on weekends.

There are observation decks with panoramic views, and the Duma Church, and the garden of the Danish King, and the Orthodox Cathedral, and the narrowest and shortest streets in the city, in general, many of the sights of Tallinn are there, and, of course, the main object of Vyshgorod - medieval castle Toompea.

Toompea Castle

Toompea Castle is hard to miss, this huge stone hulk rises on the Toompea hill of the same name, and of course, attracts the eyes of tourists. The castle was founded in the XIII-XVI centuries, despite the fact that the parliament is now sitting there, it is open to tourists.

The main treasure of the castle is the highest 46-meter fortress tower "Long Herman" (Pikk Hermann), every day the Estonian flag is raised and lowered on it, there is an observation deck nearby.

• Opening hours: Tours in the castle are held on weekdays from 10 to 16, by appointment only ( [email protected]).
• Price: for free.

Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky

The Old Town is rich not only in Catholic churches and towers, but also in the Orthodox sights of Tallinn, the most famous of them is the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with majestic domes.

Almost all Russian tourists consider it their duty, if not to look inside the cathedral, then at least just go to the temple.

• Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 – 16:00.
• Price: for free

Gun turrets and fortress wall

What I really love Tallinn for is that the real spirit of the Middle Ages has been preserved there, and the main attractions of Tallinn are medieval buildings! In addition to the cobblestone streets in the city, there is a huge fortress wall (Tallinn Town Wall) with 21 towers, many of which you can look into, as well as walk along the wall itself from tower to tower.

You can do this in Tallinn in 3 places, but if in one of them it is only a very short walk and a cafe overlooking the city (in the Maiden's Tower - Maiden "s Tower),

then in others you can really walk along the wall, looking from above at all the sights of Tallinn.

It is definitely worth a look at the Hellemann Tower, where a fairly large section of the wall of 200 m is open for a walk, the view opens on both sides of the city.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9:00 - 19:00, in the autumn-winter period 10:00 - 10:00.
• Price: 4€, free with Tallinn Card.

Another section of the open wall, shorter, is located between Nunne, Sauna and Kuldjala streets.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 - 19:00, in the autumn-winter period Fri-Tue 11:00 - 16:00.
• Price: 2€, free with Tallinn Card.

There is also the Epping Tower, it is also open to the public, inside there is an exposition with knightly armor.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 - 18:00, in the autumn-winter period Sat-Sun 11:00 - 16:00.
• Price: 6€, free with Tallinn Card.

From the outside of the wall in the summer pass and flower festivals and various exhibitions contemporary art,

the expositions are not removed until the end of September, this is something unusual, be sure to check it out. We got to several exhibitions at once, and walked around them with great pleasure, they are all free!

Crafts Street - St. Catherine's Lane

St. Catherine's Passage lane already attracts attention in itself, even if artisans did not live on it, it can be safely added to the "what to see in Tallinn" list.

Be sure to come here on a weekday, and then you will have a chance to see all the masters of the Catharina Guild at work, someone is blowing vases and glasses out of glass,

someone sculpts clay pots, someone paints silk or makes ceramic figurines, there are artists, weavers, hatters and other artisans, all this in St. Catherine's Lane.

On the north side of the lane you can see the ruins of the church of St. Catherine, hence the name came from, and on the south - the facades of residential buildings

and those same workshops-studios.

This is not the only epicenter of craftsmen, you can also look into the ceramic art studio at the BoCa Pott cafe, where the master speaks Russian, and if you decide to sit in the cafe, you will drink tea / coffee from his handmade cups.

There is another unusual "craft" place - the courtyard of the masters at the Pierre Chocolaterie cafe, medieval buildings that have survived all the fires and destruction have been preserved here, now the courtyard has been chosen by free artists.

And you can also meet artists near the walls of Vyshgorod, someone just sells their work, and someone creates on the spot - draws pictures and immediately sells them.

Viewpoints of the Old City

Mmm, and these are my favorite sights of Tallinn - “viewpoints” or viewing platforms, there are several of them in the city, they are all free, and from everywhere there are gorgeous views of the city with red tiled roofs, spiers, unusual weather vanes and chimneys.

The most inspiring and memorable view from the site Kohtuotsa view point,

from here you can see the roofs of the Old City, and the high-rise buildings of the new district, and even the TV tower! To see everything in detail, there are even telescopes, and in order not to rush anywhere and enjoy the views, there are benches.

Local musicians also wander here and as soon as they recognize a Russian, they sing songs in Russian or play the accordion, for which they receive their well-deserved euro from a tourist 🙂

If you decide to stop in some hotel in the center of the Old Town, then do not be lazy and come here early in the morning, even before breakfast, to meet the sunrise!

Playground Patkuliview point – the best place for photographs of the fortress wall and towers, as well as the Church of St. Olaf and the passenger port.

This lookout is located on the northern side of Toompea Hill, on the very edge of a high flagstone ledge. The view opens on the fortress wall and defensive towers, you can climb here from the Lower City, from where a winding staircase, built more than 100 years ago, leads along the former fortress moat.

At the bottom of the stairs, by the way, we found an unexpected monument - a plaque of honor in memory of the first president of Russia, Boris Yeltsin.

And on the site itself there are a couple of souvenir shops, as well as street carts with traditional Estonian fried nuts in spices and caramel.

There is another platform, at the foot of the Dumskaya tower - Piiskopi (Piiskopi view point), the view from there is not the most picturesque - at the bottom of the stadium, and at a distance you can see the Kalamaja and Pelgulinn districts, as well as the railway station.

There is also a platform next to the Kik-in-de-Kek tower, but it’s more pleasant to just walk there, and for the view it’s better to climb the Maiden’s Tower at the Kik-in-de-Kek Museum to the 4th floor (entrance to the cafe is 2 €, free of charge with Tallinn Card, Tue-Sat, 11:00–18:00).

And if you want absolutely stunning views, then be sure to go up to the terrace of the Lounge24 bar, it is located 5-7 minutes walk from the Old Town, a stunning view of the central sights of Tallinn will certainly make you drink a cup of coffee or even stay for lunch 🙂

You can also meet gorgeous sunsets there, even if you decide not to order anything at the bar, then you should look out on the terrace for 5-10 minutes, it is on the 24th floor.

Also with excellent views of the city there is an executive restaurant Horisont on the top floor of the hotel

Ancient buildings, streets, squares

It is very interesting to walk around Old Tallinn, no matter what the building is, it is always an object with some kind of history or legend.

Ancient Theater located in a historic building

doors and ceilings have been preserved there, a functioning theater, they even have a summer stage and an open-air auditorium.

And next to the theater is the "Walk of Fame", where the performances that were staged in the theater are immortalized. Among Russian authors we found Dostoevsky and Pelevin.

"3 sisters"- This is a medieval building on Pikk Street, right behind the Great Sea Gate, now there is the same name and, with interiors of the 15th century. And once these were simple merchant houses, in which the living quarters were on the first floors, and the upper ones were used as warehouses.

cat well located on one of the tiny squares of the Old Town, and it is also not without many legends, it is located opposite, here it is right behind the horse.

Church of Kaarli

Kaarli Church is the most majestic church of the 19th century in Tallinn, located outside the Old Town, but very close to it. It was built in the Neo-Gothic style by a St. Petersburg architect on the site of the burnt down original church. Kaarli Church has excellent acoustics, and in connection with this, concerts are held here, there is a hall for 1500 seats.

We weren’t at the concert, but every time we come to Tallinn, we still come closer to take a picture, it reminds me very much of the old German Gothic churches 🙂

Segways/bicycles

A segway or bicycle ride around the city is a great way to get to know Tallinn, in a couple of hours you can see almost all the sights of Tallinn, if not from the inside, then at least just from the outside.

True, alas, winter in this case will be a hindrance, but this is at least one more reason to plan a trip from spring to autumn.

There are rental points in the Old Town and next to it. If you plan to buy a city guest card - Tallinn Card (Tallinn Card), then you will have 3 hours of free rental, during which time you can see all the main sights of Tallinn in the center, as well as ride around the nearest areas in the vicinity, for example, go to Kadriorg .

We rode around Tallinn both on bicycles and on segways:

Museums

Maritime Museum - Seaplane Harbor and Fat Margaret

"Seaplane Harbor" (Lennusadam - Seaplane Harbor) is one of the few museums in Europe where we spent half a day, the exposition is huge, and also very interesting, and it is also the most popular museum in Estonia, so in the list of museum attractions in Tallinn , this is the object - No. 1!

Not in vain under Maritime Museum(Estonian Maritime Museum) the whole Seaplane Harbor is highlighted - a huge hangar building with a real seaplane and a British submarine, which you can not just look into, but go down several levels and walk through all the compartments.

The collection of the Maritime Museum contains a whole host of unique items, including boats, sailboats, sea mines, as well as interactive stations and stimulants that visually tell the history of the country.

The museum also includes a century-old steamer-icebreaker, moored right in the harbor, opposite museum complex, where you can also walk around all its premises, look into the cabins, holds, boiler rooms and the cook's department.

Another part of the museum is located on the territory of the Old Town - on Pikk Street at the Sea Gate in the medieval gun tower Fat Margaret - Fat Margaret's Tower.

They called it so because of its size, it is 25 m in diameter and 20 m high, there are 155 loopholes in the tower.

The expositions of the museum are devoted to navigation, and occupy 4 floors, these are various diving equipment, fishing tackle and a whole wheelhouse from a trawler. Previously, the tower was used as an armory, and later as a prison.

Also, from May to September, you can climb the tower to the very top, where there is an open observation deck overlooking the Old City, Oleviste Church and the passenger port.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 19:00, in the autumn-winter period from 1.10 to 30.04 - Tue-Sun 10:00 - 18:00.
• Price: Seaplane Harbor – 14€, Fat Margaret Tower – 6€, free with Tallinn Card.

By the way, with one ticket you can visit all parts of the museum on different days, we did just that - we spent one day at the Seaplane Harbor, and a few days later, using the saved ticket, we came to Fat Margarita.

For little boys, and their fathers as well, the Seaplane Harbor and Fat Margaret are the most desired and visited sights of Tallinn.

By the way, at the sea gates there is a relatively new monument “Broken Line” - in memory of the maritime tragedy that occurred in September 1994, when passenger ship, 852 people died 🙁

Kik-in-de-Kek and the Bastion Dungeons

Kiek in de Kök is the most powerful tower of the fortress wall, 38 meters high, inside there is a museum exposition on 6 floors,

but the most genuine interest and curiosity is a walk through the ancient dungeon tunnels connecting the Ingrian and Swedish bastions (Bastion Passages), built back in the 17th century.

At first, the dungeon labyrinths were used by the military for reconnaissance and capturing prisoners,

later in peacetime - just as storage facilities, and in the 20th century they were converted into a bomb shelter, so a whole underground city with plumbing, electricity, ventilation system, etc.

The tour is conducted by a guide, without him it would probably not be so interesting, and with the narration, wandering through the labyrinths even acquires some kind of mystical meaning, besides, in some places the picture of everyday life is recreated, so the imagination works even better. There are also a couple of modern halls that take you to the future, I won’t go into details, it’s better to see everything with your own eyes!

For a long time, the dungeons were not a landmark of Tallinn, they were closed to visitors, so now in the season there is just a hype, you must definitely sign up for an excursion, preferably a couple of days in advance, you can book an excursion right at the Kiek-in-de-Kök Museum or by phone (we did just that: +372 644 6686), there are Russian groups.

• Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:30 - 18:00, in the autumn-winter period from 10:00 - 17:00.
• Price: museum - 5€, underground passages of the bastions - 9€, free with Tallinn Card.

Photo Museum in the Town Hall Prison

Photographers might be interested in visiting the Museum of Photography (Town Council Prison – Museum of Photography), where an old photo laboratory is located and rare cameras from various companies are kept, a rather impressive collection.

The surroundings are also added by the fact that the museum is located in the former City Hall prison, the internal partitions are still preserved in their original form.

• Opening hours: Wed-Mon 10:30 – 18:00.
• Price: 2€, free with Tallinn Card.

KUMU – Art Museum of Contemporary Art

The building itself, which houses the Art Museum of Modern Art (Kumu Art Museum), attracts attention. The modern style of architecture, where the combination of unusually smooth lines and catchy powerful decor details, makes the object somehow cosmic, or at least, as if from another era, but the main treasure lies inside. The museum has both permanent and temporary exhibitions. The museum is located in Kadriorg.

If you find yourself in the Estonian capital in a cold winter or in bad weather, then the museum sights of Tallinn are just what you need, the Kumu Museum will definitely not leave you indifferent!

• Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:00 - 18:00, Wednesdays until 20:00, during the autumn-winter period, working days - Wed-Sun.
• Price:

Well, our favorite contemporary art museum is

KGB Museum

On the top floor Hotel Viru (Original Sokos Hotel Viru) there is the KGB Museum. The museum tells interesting facts about the work of committee members, for example, that listening devices were built into many rooms and the necessary guests were accommodated there.

They say that the rooms are left in the same “mess” as at the moment when the employees urgently left them, all the pile of papers and even the cigarette butts from the ashtray remained untouched.

The feature of the museum is that it is located on the top 22nd floor of the hotel, where there are no more rooms, but there are two chic observation decks with stunning views, like new,

as well as the Old City.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 19:00, only by appointment and as part of the tour, there are Russian-speaking guides.
• Price: 10€ (The museum is not included in the list of free admission sites on the Tallinn Card).

Museum of Occupations

We are always interested in learning about historical facts in another interpretation, to hear the opinion of another country regarding the actions of the Soviet Union. Before that, we had already visited the Lithuanian and Latvian museums of the genocide.

The Estonian Museum of Occupations is quite good, there is an impressive collection, there are video materials, all available information is duplicated in Russian, so you can plunge headlong into the history of the occupation of Estonia by the Soviet Union and Germany, since there are plenty of exhibits from those times to feel the whole atmosphere.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 18:00, in the autumn-winter period - Tue-Sun 11:00 - 18:00.
• Price: 6€, free with Tallinn Card.

Well, what impressed us most of all, there it is located in the KGB building, where interrogations and executions were carried out, a harsh sight, the spirit of cruelty still hovers there, since evidence of the merciless Soviet regime has been preserved.

Health Museum

Health Care Museum - very cool, modern, interactive, in a relaxed atmosphere allows you to learn a lot of interesting things about your body, health, birth and other important aspects of life.

We even visited the Health Museum twice, by the way, now there is a unique exhibition “Natural Death” that will last until the end of summer 2017.

• Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:00 – 18:00, Wednesdays until 19:00.
• Price: 8€, free with Tallinn Card.

Puppet Museum NUKU

If you are traveling with children, then the NUKU Doll Museum is worth a look, the kids will love it! In addition to puppets, you can see various old mechanisms in the museum. There are also puppet shows on the schedule.

In general, this museum, which is also a theater with a 60-year history, so you can go “behind the scenes” and see old exhibits. We also stopped by for a while.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 – 18:00.
• Price: 8€, free with Tallinn Card.

Kalev Marzipan Museum Room

The Kalev Marzipan Museum is a very small exposition of a variety of marzipan figurines (about 200 exhibits in total), located in the adjacent hall of the famous oldest coffee house Maiasmokk, so a visit can be combined with a cup of coffee and eating cakes 🙂

On weekdays during working hours, you can watch how the master manually paints marzipan sweets made in molds from the 19th century.

Marzipan was invented a long time ago in the Middle Ages, as a delicious medicine for the burgomaster, who did not like bitter, but now it is just a delicacy made from almond flour and powdered sugar, which both adults and children are delighted with, yes, and we are no exception. !

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 – 21:00.
• Price: free of charge, upon presentation of the Tallinn Card - a marzipan bar and a cup of tea / coffee as a gift.

Always in Tallinn, we buy a couple of marzipan bars for ourselves in the Kalev brand store in Rotermann (they are also sold in the museum and coffee shop, they cost a little more).

Legends of Tallinn - interactive theater-museum

If you have already managed to see all the sights of Tallinn, but you didn’t have enough mysterious legends that shroud this medieval town, and you also love the theater, then yes, Tallinn Legends is worth a look!

In the underground labyrinths of an old basement in the center of the Old Town, a couple of meters from the Town Hall, you can become a spectator of mini-performances where live actors tell ancient legends, in total 10 interactive rooms and 9 creepy legends.

And since the performance is on, including in Russian, and light and pyrotechnic special effects are used for the atmosphere, children will especially like this place.

• Opening hours: Wed-Fri 12:00 - 18:00, Sat-Sun 11:00 - 20:00.
• Price: 16€, Tallinn Card discount – 50%.

Tallinn TV Tower

We even have a separate post about the Tallinn TV Tower (Tallinn TV Tower) - this is perhaps the most modern tower we have been to. It is 314 m high (observation deck at around 170 m), in addition to the view of the Old Town, the Baltic Sea, the Pirita area and other sights of Tallinn, the observation deck is also a kind of information fount! Space electronic "mushrooms" are placed everywhere - devices with interactive displays, and soft sofas under them, so this is also a kind of educational project, in which any visitor to the tower can participate.

And for thrill-seekers in the Tallinn TV Tower there is an open area, so you can tickle your nerves and walk in a harness along the very edge of the tower. Well, more modest visitors can also go outside, wrapped in a blanket, although, alas, they can’t get to the very edge, but we already enjoyed walking at such a height in windy weather 🙂

In the evening, a restaurant is open in the TV tower, for romantics - perfect place for dinner among the thousand lights of the city.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 – 19:00.
• Price: 10€, free with Tallinn Card.

Rocca al Mare Open Air Museum

If you want to see the natural sights of Tallinn, and you are also interested to know how Estonians lived in the villages 3-4 centuries ago, what kind of life they had, what decorations were in their houses, what farms, a village school, a tavern or a fire station looked like, then The Estonian Open Air Museum Rocca al Mare is the right place!

Rare houses from all regions of Estonia are collected in the Estonian Open Air Museum, yards and households are recreated, it is most interesting to walk with an audio guide, it is also available in Russian. The picturesqueness is added by the fact that the park is located on the rocks next to the sea.

It is best to walk in the summer, but in autumn and winter, despite the natural golden or snow-white fairy tale, many houses are already closed, yes, and to be honest, it’s worth laying 2-3 hours for a walk, so you can have time to freeze. Well, if you get really cold or time is running out, then you can ride in a cart with a cab driver in the park-museum!

In the winter season, it’s only worth visiting here on weekends, when various festivals and holidays are held in the park, for example, you can visit the Christmas Village, Christmas time, a ski holiday, Maslenitsa and Easter, and other family and children’s events, themed morning performances.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 20:00, in the autumn-winter period from 10:00 - 18:00.
• Price: 8€, free with Tallinn Card.

Botanical Garden

We continue to delve into the natural attractions of Tallinn - the Botanical Garden (Tallinn Botanic Garden) is located in a quiet picturesque valley of the Pirita River, surrounded by pine trees, covers an area of ​​123 hectares. This is a huge collection of all kinds of plants, including an impressive collection of orchids, more than 4,500 species of flora! At different times of the year, the Tallinn Botanical Garden hosts seasonal exhibitions.

By the way, it is convenient to combine a visit to this park with a visit to the TV tower, firstly, they are nearby, and secondly, a combined ticket for these two attractions is cheaper.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 20:00, in the autumn-winter period from 11:00 - 17:00.
• Price: 5€, free with Tallinn Card.

Zoo in Tallinn

Alas, the Tallinn Zoo (Tallinn Zoo) is in some desolation, there are many animals and birds, more than 350 species, more than 7700 individuals in total, but the enclosures are quite old.

The zoo is located far from the city center, it’s worth going there if you haven’t been to the zoo for a very long time and really miss the animals. We saw a polar bear, tigers, elephants, giraffes, camels, and even alpaca there, as well as quite rare animals, quite unusual 🙂

Also on the territory of the zoo there is a rope town (Zoo Adventure Park), a visit is paid separately.

We combined a trip with a visit Estonian Museum open air, they are not quite close, but on the same side of the city, keep this in mind when making your list of places "what to see in Tallinn"

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9:00 - 19:00, in the autumn-winter period from 9:00 - 17:00.
• Price: 7€, free with Tallinn Card.

Rotermann Quarter

Rotermann Quarter is a quarter where old industrial buildings and modern architecture coexist side by side, now it is a trendy area, and even in the very center of the city, 5 minutes walk from Viru Square.

This is an area with history, as evidenced by numerous red-brick buildings, in the past, once - factories, workshops and boiler houses,

even the pipe has been preserved, among all these "decorations" of Rotermann City, it was on this street that the film Stalker was once filmed here.

Now in Rotermann all the factories are inactive, they are converted into modern buildings, but at the same time the walls, as part of the culture, are preserved, there are a couple of unusual new office buildings, a cinema, a casino, expensive boutiques with designer clothes, a gourmet cheese store and a chocolate factory boutique Kalev, as well as many trendy cafes and restaurants (we recommend visiting, a very cool place).

Kalamaja

Kalamaja is once the oldest fishing village and is now a bohemian and creative area located near the Old Town. Once upon a time, boatmen and pilots lived here, they called their area “Fish House”, and they did not think that later, after a hundred years, their area would become elite, it would be listed in the “sights of Tallinn”.

We walked around Kalamaja and rode segways, both young people and families with strollers like to walk here, the place is quiet and peaceful.

A distinctive feature of Kalamai is three-story wooden houses, many of which are no longer made of wood, but are made in such a style that they seem to be wooden,

old houses are being restored, and new ones are being built in a similar style to preserve the local atmosphere and culture.

In Kalamaja we found the house where Alexander Blok lived,

in general, in this area there is a yacht port, a museum of modern art (open only in summer), a museum "Flying harbor", a museum center of discoveries "Energy" Energy Discovery Center (9:00-18:00, 9€, free with Tallinn Card ), a children's museum, trendy cafes and restaurants (recommended), designer houses and even a whole creative town of Telliskivi, but I'll tell you about it separately.

Telliskivi

Telliskivi Creative City is a haven for creative people who are passionate about design, there are workshops and a whole street of shops that produce and sell unusual gizmos, designer clothes, interior items and eco-products.

The Telliskivi area is a huge space, a platform for creative people,

that is why here you can see not just graffiti, but real masterpieces.

On Saturdays, a flea market is held here, where you can find unusual exhibits, decor elements and non-standard clothes.

If you are far from all this, and have already seen all the main sights of Tallinn, then it is clearly worth a look here, at least to admire the street art.

There are several cafes in Telliskivi also with a special focus, the menu has atypical dishes and drinks, for example, the addictions of raw foodists and vegans are satisfied, and the establishments themselves are unusual - in shipping sea containers or railway cars 🙂

Primorskaya embankment

The chic long promenade Pirita Promenade with a bike path and a walking path is a great place for cycling, rollerblading and just walking. Tourists walk here every day, and on weekends, locals also join them.

From the center you can come to Kadriorg Park, or rather, walk to the sculpture of Amandus Adamson - a monument to the crew of the sunken battleship "Mermaid", where you just have to cross the road to immediately find yourself in the park.

Or go further along the embankment and get into the resort port area of ​​Pirita, and all this while admiring the sea ​​views, port ships and the Old Town. If you love sunsets, then come here at sunset, the atmosphere during the walk will be amazing.

Only in the summer, sometimes ^ in windy weather, alas, a specific smell of sea mud comes from the sea 🙁 you can hide from it in the park, which is laid out parallel to the embankment.

Kadriorg

Kadriorg is a quiet green area close to the city center. Back in the 17th century, Tsar Peter I founded his estate here, built a wonderful park and palace for his wife Catherine I - Ekaterinenthal or in Estonian Kadriorg (Kadriorg Palace - Kadriorg Art Museum).

Now it is a pleasant place for walks and picnics,

there are museums, alleys and flower beds planted with flowers,

ponds with fountains and even a Japanese garden. The most beautiful time for this park is, of course, autumn!

• Opening hours: Thu-Sun 10:00 – 17:00, Wednesday until 20:00.
• Museum entrance fee: 6.5€, free with Tallinn Card.

Well, in winter you can always look into one of several museums in the park (the house-museum of Peter I - 3 €, children's museum, KUMU museum, Art Museum, children's and museums of Estonian writers), and of course, to the palace itself, built in the Baroque style. As you can see, Kadriorg has collected several sights of Tallinn at once in one place.

Pirita - the coastal region of Tallinn

In Pirita, the SPA culture of Tallinn was once born, there are baths here, as well as a yacht harbor, where the sailing regatta of the Olympics took place.

In summer, Pirita is also the most popular resort area, there is a well-maintained sandy city beach 2 km long, there are also changing cabins, toilets, and playgrounds, parking, cafes, and the coast guard is also on duty.

In general, there are 5 official city beaches in Tallinn: Pirita proper with a stunning view of the Old Town, Pikkari (on the Paljasaare peninsula for surfers and fishermen), Shtromka (for lovers of board games, trampolines and exercise equipment), Harku (on a lake with warm water for swimming and opportunities for fishing) and Kakumäe (the most remote with a small number of holidaymakers), the beach season lasts from May 15 to September 15.

In the off season, the beaches look, alas, dull(

Near yacht port Pirita has the ruins of the convent of St. Brigid(St. Bridget's Convent ruins),

which was destroyed during the Livonian War in the 16th century, a 35-meter western pediment remained from the medieval monastery, which has been standing for 500 years. All this creates an incredible atmosphere, in the summer various festivals are held there, the most famous is the musical one, which takes place in August within the walls of the monastery right under the open sky. There is a modern building nearby, where the almshouses have moved.

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 - 18:00, in the autumn-winter period from 12:00 - 16:00.
• Price: 2€, free with Tallinn Card.

singing field

The Song Festival Grounds is a huge open-air concert venue that stretches from the Lasnamäe slope to Kadriorg, near the Pirita area.

In the summer, music festivals are held here, including a beer festival. The unique shell stage of a rather unusual design can accommodate thousands of artists at the same time, and the auditorium is even larger. It is simply impossible to pass or drive by without looking here!

The most grandiose summer music festival, the Estonian Song Festival, takes place here. Every year it gathers 34,000 artists and 200,000 spectators.

Such eminent stars as Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga performed on the stage of the Singing Field.

Cemetery of monuments to Lenin and Stalin

This is unusual place with a mountain of old monuments to the leaders, the locals suggested to us, but we were always interested in learning about the atypical sights of Tallinn, we ourselves would never have guessed that such a thing even exists.

See for yourself, unusual, right?

Former leaders in parts,

Yes, and in an unusual perspective.

The “cemetery of leaders” is hiding in the Pirita area in the park complex with the Maarjamäe Memorial, right behind this castle.

Linnahall - an abandoned concert hall

Another atypical attraction of Tallinn is the roof of Linnahall, aka Gorhall (under the USSR - the Palace of Culture and Sports named after Lenin). They built a palace for the Olympics-80 as concert hall, but there was also a second purpose - military, in the event of an attack by the Finns on the USSR, therefore the location is strategic - in the seaport, in front of the fortifications of the Old City.

The roof looks large, but in fact, apart from a huge bridgehead overlooking the sea, there is nothing here.

Now is this popular place for youth hangouts.

We climbed once to watch the sunset, for a change 🙂 but perhaps the dawn from the sea side is more photogenic. If you have already seen all the main sights of Tallinn everywhere, then you can look here.

Quests in Tallinn

There are not so many quests in Tallinn, but there are definitely plenty to choose from! During our trip, we went through 2, both modern, realistic, exciting and quite creepy in plot and scenery, so this entertainment is not for the faint of heart. But, you must admit, sometimes you want to dilute walks in the standard sights of Tallinn with something unusual, so why not play a quest 🙂

Restaurants and cafes in Tallinn

There are a lot of restaurants and cafes in Tallinn, so choosing where to eat in Tallinn is always very difficult. After all, there are restaurants where you can just go to have a quick bite and forget, and there are those that will remain in your memory as separate sights of Tallinn. Some specialize in high cuisine, and some in traditional Estonian and even ancient Estonian medieval cuisine, and there are those who have a strong point in dishes - these are modern trends.

We visited a variety of establishments, including European, Indian, and vegetarian dishes. Some of the cafes themselves are simply cozy in atmosphere, and some offer a wonderful view of the city!

In some establishments, you don’t even need any kind, all the attention is on the delicacies on the plate and the original serving 🙂

Hotels in Tallinn

You can choose a hotel in Tallinn and see the current prices here.

If your main goal is to see the sights of Tallinn,

Kalev Spa Hotel& Waterpark - in the Old Town, there are packages that include the Tallinn Card

Braavo Spa Hotel - Spa hotel in the Old Town

Pirita Spa Hotel - seaside spa hotel in resort area Pyrite

Tallinn Viimsi Spa & Waterpark - on the picturesque Viimsi peninsula

Spa Hotel Lavendel – Spa hotel on the Viimsi peninsula

Hotel Rocca al Mare - Spa hotel on the Baltic coast, in Haabersti

This is an ancient fortress in Narva, and unusual preserved burials, the Jagala waterfall, and much more.

And also I tell in detail about our wonderful day in national park Lahemaa, where we walked through the swamps, in my opinion, this place is definitely a “must visit”, especially if you have already seen the sights of Tallinn and you have a free day or even half a day.

That's all for me! I hope the guide article "Sights of Tallinn" helped you get an idea of ​​this wonderful city, and now you know exactly what to see in Tallinn during your trip!

Tours in Tallinn

Well, if you want to not only walk around Tallinn and see the sights on your own, but also learn its history, listen interesting legends and stories, then we recommend paying attention to the excursions that are conducted in Russian by local residents, especially since the prices for them in Tallinn are quite acceptable.

Tallinn attractions on the map

Finally

If you plan to visit all the significant sights of Tallinn, including the Seaplane Harbor, the TV Tower, the Botanical Garden, visit the dungeons of the Bastions, take a ride along the tourist route in a bus with an open roof, and also repeatedly use public transport, go on a walking tour with a guide , rent a bike, and look into a lot of museums, then we recommend buying a "city guest card" - Tallinn Card, which makes it possible to visit about 40 sights of Tallinn, some of which you can go without a long queue.

Tallinn cards are available for 24, 48 and 72 hours, the cost for an adult is from 25 euros, see current prices Children under 6 years old accompanied by an adult are free!

The savings will be significant, we used this card ourselves, and our parents, following in our footsteps, managed to see almost all the sights of Tallinn over the weekend with the help of the Tallin card.

The card also gives discounts in many cafes, no more than 15%, but this is also nice! And for some events - as much as 50% (skating rink in winter, summer dinner cruises and guided walking and cycling tours). Discount in the theater - 20%, and in the largest spa in the city Aqua Spa at the hotel Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel– 34% discount.

In addition to the museums described in the article, there are about a dozen more museum attractions in Tallinn, the entrance to which is also free with the Tallinn Card - these are the Russian Museum and the City Museum, the Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of Nature, the unique popular science center of Energy and even a museum of food and a museum of drinking culture with wine tasting (the usual cost of which is from 3 to 15 euros, with the Tallinn Card).

You can buy a Tallinn card in the official tourist center next to the Niguliste Church (address: Niguliste 2), it is open seven days a week (Mon-Fri: 9:00-19:00; Sat-Sun: 9:00-15:00), and they also sell cards on ferries, in hotels , bus station, airport and online.

You can also find detailed information about festivals and events in Tallinn on the website www.visittallinn.ee (there is a Russian version).

If after seeing all the sights of Tallinn you feel little impression, or you have a couple of extra days left, use Tallink shuttle ferries,

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What to see in the city of Tallinn in the summer in a couple of days: the old town, Harju Hill, Town Hall Square and other sights of the capital of Estonia. At the end of the article, a selection of apartments for a day and hotels in the center of Tallinn.

Today I will talk about the sights of Tallinn. The first time I spent 3 full days in Tallinn, walking at least 8 hours. Subsequently, I came to Tallinn several more times, but the first trip was the brightest, so this article describes the impressions after the very first visit to Tallinn.

Center of Tallinn and Old Town

In Tallinn, almost every narrow street and every house in the old town is a landmark with its own history. You can just wander along the paved pavements, look into the passages between the houses.

Listed below are just the key places to see in Tallinn in a day or two to get a general idea of ​​the Estonian capital.

Tallinn Town Hall Square(aka Central Square). This is the heart of the old city. During the day, souvenirs are sold on the Town Hall Square, so if you want to bring something home from a trip, then you are here (in souvenir shops, of which there are plenty in the old town, all goods are 2 times more expensive than in the bazaar).

Late in the evening, the Town Hall Square is empty. Only tipsy Finns remain, who came by ferry for a walk and stock up on cheap alcohol. In summer, people sit in cafes on the square.

Exchange pass(Borsi kaik) - the history of Estonia is written directly on the pavement slabs. It is amazing that on the stones you can read not only about the past, but also about the future of the country! I wanted to post a photo, but I won't. Better go yourself, read what awaits Estonia in 400 years;)

Harju Hill- young people come here to relax and soak up each other's arms. The place is romantic, from the mountain beautiful view to Tallinn. Drinking alcoholic beverages on the streets of the city is prohibited, but many do not disdain to drink open beer directly from the bottles on Harju Hill. We had a picnic there with tasty treats and also drank beer, pouring it into plastic cups.

Master's Court where cafe Pierre Chocolaterie is located looks very cool. If you don’t have time to drink coffee in a cafe, then it’s definitely worth taking a peek, in this courtyard there are also shops of textiles, ceramics, and various jewelry.

I also stumbled upon an interesting place, an art gallery, quite by accident. It's also kind of an attraction.

Roof of Linnahall, aka Gorhall, and under the USSR - the Lenin Palace of Culture and Sports, was built for the Olympics-80 as a concert hall, but it was assumed that it would also be used as a military facility if the Finns suddenly decide to attack the USSR during the Cold War .

Now it is a popular hangout for young people. Looks big but weird. It occupies a huge territory, mixed feelings.

North Gate of Tallinn

I just got to the gate when the landscape design festival was taking place there. Many works caused obvious bewilderment, but some ideas are very, very cool. I am not at all interested in flowers and pebbles, but I walked around, examined with an open mouth flowers and samples of gardens.

Tallinn Old Town:

Cat's Well- a landmark of Tallinn, located at the intersection of Rataskaevu and Dunkri streets in the Old Town, directly opposite the Ukrainian restaurant.

Legend has it that in the Middle Ages, people threw dead cats into the well to please the well's demons. As it turned out later, there were no monsters there, and so, echo. Now at the bottom of the well there is various garbage and a package from McDuck.

Rotermanni Quarter- also a landmark, located a stone's throw from the old town. This area is of interest in terms of architecture.

There, old factory buildings have been converted into modern buildings with a very original exterior design, there is also an Architecture Museum and a Christmas market (in winter, of course).

There is so much behind the scenes. You can walk around one old town for several days, looking into all the alleys, climbing towers and observation platforms, looking at souvenirs and having dinner in cafes on the square.

Night Tallinn is beautiful!

Tallinn, photo in summer:

And I have not been to any museum! But I also went to Rocca al Mare.

Viewpoints in Tallinn

Observation deck Kohtu (Kohtu)

For free

From there, one of the best views to Tallinn.

Before your eyes are red tiled roofs and the incredibly blue Baltic Sea. During the day it is full of tourists, it is very difficult to push through and see something, but nothing is impossible.

Tallinn: the old city from the observation deck

Observation deck of the Church of St. Olaf

St. Olaf's Church entrance 2€

Only some 258 steps on a narrow spiral staircase, and now we are already walking on dilapidated planks at the base of the dome of a tall church, from where an incredible 360-degree panorama of Tallinn opens up.

The observation deck is open every day from April to October from 10.00 to 18.00. Entrance 2€ adults 1€ students and children. At the top there is only an iron mesh fence, there are no glass partitions.

Please note that from November 1, 2016 to April 1, 2017 introduced winter schedule and the observation deck is closed.

We stayed there for about half an hour, walking in circles and poking fingers at the roofs of other people's houses and watching a bunch of pensioners sunbathing on the terrace.

What to see in Tallinn and what makes it interesting for thousands of tourists who annually come here in search of vivid and unforgettable experiences?

Presumably the name of the Estonian capital comes from such words as "Winter" and "Manor, House". The first mention of the city dates back to the middle of the twelfth century.

The authorship of written works, which talk about the fortress city of Kolyvan, belongs to the prominent Arab geographer and historian Al Idrisi. The city owes its modern name to the decision of local councils, which, after the Socialist Revolution of 1917, took advantage of the indigenous peoples' constitutional right to self-determination.

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Where is Tallinn

It is located on the south coast Gulf of Finland less than a hundred kilometers away. Tallinn is cultural center Estonia, and geographically located in the northern part of the country.

The main river is called Pirita, and, unlike other large settlements, it flows at a relative distance from the central part of the city.

Sights of Tallinn - photo and description

City center - Kesklinn

Town Hall Square

Town Hall Square is the main one in the city and is located directly in front of the administration building (Tallinn Town Hall). AT medieval times magistrate meetings were held here, and today the square has become the main place where all kinds of concerts, festivals and celebrations are held.

In the warm season, a huge number of different restaurants, cafes and bars work here, and in winter a grandiose Christmas fair begins for residents and guests of the Estonian capital. Where to go in Tallinn? To the Town Hall Square, from where a unique view of the 5 main spiers of the Estonian capital opens.

Opera House "Estonia"

A visit to the Estonian National Opera, as this theater is officially called, is definitely worth it for all fans of ballet, opera and classical music. The opening of the opera house took place in the middle of the nineteenth century, and the first play was staged here in 1871.

During the Great Patriotic War, the building was actually completely destroyed, but in the 50s of the twentieth century it was restored under the guidance of such famous architects as Edgar Kuuzik and Alar Kotli. The repertoire for the most part consists of own productions, however, performances by touring theater and pop stars often take place here.

Kadriorg park

This park complex is one of the top attractions to visit in Tallinn. local architectural ensemble is a very authentic combination of nineteenth century wooden houses with luxurious terraces, parks and the stunning Kadriorg Palace, built in the early eighteenth century by order of Peter the Great.

The palace served as a summer residence for the wife of the emperor Catherine, although they did not manage to catch the completion of the construction of the complex, which dragged on for many decades.

Today you can take a walk along picturesque places Upper garden and personally look at the ancient fountains, magnificent flower beds and the famous Estonian Mermaid.

Many churches

In the center of Tallinn there is an impressive number of churches, many of which are architectural monuments, well preserved from ancient times.

Olevista Church,

Oleviste Church, built in honor of the Scandinavian monarch Olaf II, for several centuries remained the highest building not only in the Estonian lands, but throughout the European territory. Back in the middle of the thirteenth century, the spire of this cathedral towered at almost 160 meters, being the main landmark for ships entering the city port.

Cathedral of Saints Paul and Peter

In the city center you can also visit the Swedish Church of St. Michael, the Estonian Methodist Church, the Cathedral of St. Paul and Peter, as well as a synagogue, a Lutheran, a Baptist church and many other churches and temples.

Kristiine district – Leverue park

Kristiine is the greenest part of Tallinn. This is where it is located famous park Leverue is surrounded by three protected gardens, and various plants and trees densely cover an impressive area of ​​more than 50 hectares. In Leverue Park, there was once the residence of the governor of the northern Estonian lands (Estland), after which, until the middle of the nineteenth century, this site was allocated for production needs, and various workshops and manufactories were located here.

At the moment, the park has been completely reorganized into a place for recreation, where you can walk among ash, maple and chestnut trees, sit in the shade of huge relic oaks, visit one of the cozy restaurants or go in for sports on an outdoor gym.

Pirita area

Pirita is the northeastern part of the capital of Estonia, which borders the districts of Kesklinn and Lasnamäe. You will not find any production or industrial facilities here, because Pirita is one of the most elite areas of Tallinn with a predominance of private residential buildings of a small number of storeys.

One of the most popular beaches of the capital is located here, which is especially loved by the local population and numerous guests of the city.

Monastery of Saint Brigid

The construction of this Catholic monastery began at the beginning of the fifteenth century by the Order of St. Brigid, which belonged to three wealthy Tallinn merchants. A distinctive feature of this women's monastery complex is the fact that services have always been held here by male priests.

From the monastery of St. Brigid, only the western facade, 35 m high, has survived, as well as fragments of the side walls.

There is a legend that under the monastery there is still a developed network underground passages and tunnels, thanks to which, at one time, the monks could safely leave the temple in the event of a surprise attack or siege. At the end of the sixteenth century, the building was almost completely destroyed by armed detachments belonging to Ivan the Terrible.

Haabersti area

This area consists mainly of high-rise prefabricated residential buildings, built back in the days of Soviet Union. It also includes: the Õismäe microdistrict, rich in green spaces, Vismeistri, the "mountain village" Mäeküla, which houses a modern meteorological center, the picturesque Kakumäe, famous for its unique sea view, and a number of other microdistricts with a population of 800 to several thousand inhabitants.

Sea beach Kakumäe

It is located in the residential area of ​​the same name and is the most remote city beach. However, in comparison with other Tallinn beaches, it is always relatively uncrowded, and the water is clean and transparent.

Sea view at Kakumäe

You can get to it by private transport (there is a guarded parking nearby) or by bus, which departs from the Baltic railway station several times a day.

Ethnographical museum

The peculiarity of this museum is that it is located not indoors, but directly in the open space. Here you can get acquainted with the culture of the indigenous peoples who have inhabited the territory of the modern state of Estonia since ancient times.

Among the numerous exhibits are: items of utensils, furniture, various tools, as well as reconstruction of peasant farmsteads and farms.

Bar Depeche Mode

Even those who are not ardent fans of the cult musical group called Depeche Mode should visit this bar. Initially, the institution was conceived as a gathering place for the Estonian fans of the group. However, after the members of the legendary Depeche Mode spent the whole night here at the beginning of the 2000s, there were noticeably more people wishing to have a glass or two here in the bar.

The institution has two cozy halls, where the music of your favorite band is always played, and at the bar you can drink a cocktail with a name like "The World in My Eyes" or "Personal Jesus".

Rotermann Quarter

This quarter is a real urban legend and a source of pride for local residents. In the thirties of the nineteenth century, one of the wealthiest merchants in Tallinn decided to invest his capital in the construction of a trading house. A few years later, carpentry workshops, a weaving and pasta factory, a sawmill and much more appeared around the center. Before the collapse of the USSR, the industrial quarter fell into decay. Moreover, its territory was so neglected that director Andrei Tarkovsky used the local scenery for the filming of Stalker.

It is interesting: in 1999, the absolute majority of the buildings were restored, and in order to prevent monotonous solutions, various architects were involved in the work. Today, the Rotermann quarter is a modern complex with museums, cinemas, numerous shops, art galleries, offices and residential buildings.

Pääsküla swamp

An excursion to this swamp allows you to make fascinating journey and enjoy the beauties of the Baltic nature without leaving Tallinn.

Here you can walk along specially equipped educational trails, the total length of which is more than four kilometers.

In the vicinity of the Pääsküla swamp, there is definitely something to see: these are all kinds of coniferous and deciduous trees, water channels, springs, observation towers, as well as a lot of representatives of the local fauna in the face of hares and roe deer, which are easy to encounter while traveling through the swamp.

Hiiu Rahu Cemetery

The cemetery was founded almost a hundred years ago, and today it has the status of a monument of national importance.

Many prominent political and public figures who fought for the independence of the country are buried here.

The main attractions of the cemetery are stone gate and a fence, as well as a chapel built in the thirties of the twentieth century.

Japanese garden

Designed this interesting garden designer from the land of the rising sun. In addition to the Estonian capital, similar landscape parks exist only in London. What to do in Tallinn? Visit the Japanese garden, spread over a fairly large area.

Here you can admire not only azaleas, rhododendrons and irises, but also have a great time on the banks of one of the ponds or relax in the shade of sprawling exotic trees.

A guide to 10 top attractions in Tallinn

Based on the description of these objects, you can make your own plan called "What to visit in Tallinn in 1, 2 or 3 days":

▪ Vyshhorod

The first architectural objects in the upper part of the Old City appeared in the eleventh century. The population of this area was made up of representatives of the noble and privileged strata of society. And today there is a rather impressive number of palaces that belonged to barons, chivalry and clergy.

There is also an impressive number of observation platforms that offer truly stunning views of the Estonian capital. The upper part of the city can be reached from the eastern part of the Lower City or from the streets of Lühike-Jalg or Pikk-Jalg;

▪ House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads

According to legend, this house was built in the middle of the fourteenth century, when the local lands were engulfed by a peasant uprising. After the forces of the protesters were suppressed by the troops of the crusaders and the Danish king, foreign merchants decided to provide themselves with reliable protection in case of another popular uprising. The members of this Brotherhood began to be called "black-headed" because they chose as their coat of arms the face of Saint Mauritius, who lived in the third century and had pitch-black skin;

Its useful to note: The Brotherhood existed until the 1940s, when the Soviet authorities liquidated the club, and all its members were forced to flee to Germany and other European countries. Today, the building is a very well-preserved monument of medieval architecture, made in the Renaissance style.

▪ City wall

This wall is one of the main attractions of the capital. As early as the thirteenth century, powerful defensive structures more than twenty meters high were built, which reliably protected the city from various ill-wishers.

To date, many towers have survived, the most powerful of which is called Kik-in-de-Kek. Here you can also visit the Museum of Military Art, which presents armor, weapons and household items of knights who fought at the turn of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries;

▪ Tallinn TV tower

This building stretched into the sky to a height of 315 meters, which makes it the tallest object in the entire country. Anyone who is interested in the question “what to visit in Tallinn” should come here, from where they can personally appreciate the stunning view of the Estonian capital, which opens from the observation deck, located at around 170 meters.

The opening of this majestic architectural object was timed to the beginning of the Olympic Games, held in the 80s in the Soviet Union. In addition to unforgettable views, visitors to the observation deck will be able to appreciate the dishes of the Estonian national cuisine, which are served in local restaurant;

▪ Toompea Castle

This castle has been honored to serve as the official symbol of the Estonian state for many centuries. The fortification is located at an altitude of 50 meters above sea level, and its area covers more than 9,000 square meters.

Until the middle of the fourteenth century, the castle was owned by the Danish king, but half a century later it was conquered by the Livonian Order. At the moment, only a few watchtowers have survived, as well as the western and northern wings of the castle;

▪ Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

This majestic cathedral was built over a century ago, and today it can be observed from absolutely anywhere in the Old City. Being a representative office of the Moscow Patriarchate, the cathedral has a rich decoration and bright appearance, which makes it truly elegant and solemn.

The Alexander Nevsky Temple was repeatedly tried to be demolished, and in the 1960s of the twentieth century, the Soviet authorities wanted to convert it into a planetarium. However, this was never destined to happen, and today the cathedral receives visitors from 9:00 to 19:00. Services are held primarily in Russian;

▪ Dome Cathedral

This Lutheran church was built in 1229 and is located in the upper part of the city. Since the building of the cathedral has undergone a lot of reconstructions and restorations, its current appearance is very different from the wooden building that was here many centuries ago.

A distinctive feature of the cathedral is the fact that people of noble origin were buried within its walls. Here lie the remains of the famous Russian traveler and navigator Ivan Fedorovich Kruzenshtern, as well as famous Swedish commanders, participants in large-scale battles and other characters who left their mark on the history of the Estonian people;

▪ Lower town

Unlike the aristocratic Upper city, which is located on a hill, the Lower City was historically inhabited by the middle strata of the population, such as artisans and merchants. The "heart" of the lower part of Tallinn is the Town Hall Square.

There are many architectural monuments, perfectly preserved from the 14th-15th centuries. There is also a functioning pharmacy, which owns the status of the oldest in the entire northern part of Europe;

▪ City Hall

In the Middle Ages, the town hall, located in the lower part of the city, was the main administrative building, and only wealthy citizens and representatives of the upper class had access to it. It was here that the most important issues relating to various spheres of urban life were resolved.

Age of this architectural structure exceeds six centuries, and today it is open to everyone.

Take into account: climb up observation deck, which offers a truly breathtaking view, is possible only in the warm season.

▪ Main Estonian Zoo

This zoo is considered calling card Tallinn, and today it has a rather impressive number of expositions and enclosures with animals, spread over an area of ​​about 88 hectares.

In the thirties of the twentieth century, a lynx nursery was erected on the site of the current zoo, which was given as a gift to the Estonian shooting team for winning serious international competitions.

Note: it usually takes all day to see the whole complex, and for ease of orientation, a lot of signs and stands with maps and visual clues are installed on them. The zoo is open to the public throughout the year, but the opening hours vary depending on the season.

What to see in Tallinn in winter

Holidays in Tallinn in the winter are different from summer swimming in the sea and sunbathing on the beach, but it delivers no less positive impressions. Every year, a lot of fans of skates, skis, snowboards and other active winter sports come here. In Pirita on the "Health Trail" and in the Nõmme Forest Park there are permanent routes open for skiing.

Also in the capital of Estonia there is big ice rink open type with a coating of artificial ice, which is not afraid of thaw. Visiting Tallinn in winter time year is definitely worth a visit to the numerous museums. The youngest tourists will be interested puppet show or a unique museum, which contains a huge number of dolls from the most different countries peace.

What to visit in Tallinn with children

photography museum

You can find this museum directly behind the town hall on the central square, in the building where the prison once was. The first floor is reserved for the main expositions, on the other tiers there are exhibition works by famous Estonian and European masters, as well as a huge amount of various photographic equipment, from retro cameras to modern cameras the size of a match head. There is also a special room, completely protected from the penetration of light, which is necessary for developing and retouching images. It is a skilful reconstruction of the original building built in the nineteenth century.

Marzipan Gallery

Marzipans are a favorite delicacy of many Europeans, but only in Tallinn is a separate museum dedicated to them.

Here, children and adults can attend the process of making marzipan and attend a master class where professional confectioners will tell you the secrets of creating marzipan figurines.

The museum is located in the old part of the city on Pikk Street.

vintage cinema

The oldest cinema in the capital is Soprus, which opened in the middle of the twentieth century and is still operating today. It does not show new Hollywood movies and does not sell popcorn, since the repertoire of this cinema is fundamentally different from most mainstream establishments.

Fans of intellectual cinema adore Syprus, because only here you can enjoy your favorite films by Pasolini and Tarkovsky on the big screen.

locomotive

Toomas can definitely be called the main children's attraction in the old part of the city. This famous train doesn't need rails for children to ride, because it is quite modern and equipped with an electric motor and rubber running, which allows it to successfully move on the cobblestones.

Thus, in twenty minutes, "Thomas" manages to make sightseeing tour to historical places in the vicinity of the Town Hall Square, which will be remembered for a long time by any child.

Maritime Museum

The museum began its work in the thirties of the twentieth century, after which it was closed by the Soviet government until the 1950s. Today, the permanent location of the museum exposition is the Fat Margarita Tower, which was restored for the grand opening of the Moscow Olympic Games.

Those who want to spend a few days in the capital of Estonia as richly and effectively as possible are advised to purchase the Tallinn Card, which provides the right to visit more than forty museums and attractions absolutely free of charge.

In addition, it makes it possible to travel by any public transport, free of charge and without any restrictions. There are several variations of the Tallinn Card, the validity of which is limited to a period of 24 to 72 hours from the moment of activation.

For those who prefer to plan and choose excursion routes on your own, you should know that:

• most museums and observation platforms receive guests every day except Monday and Tuesday;
• in a restaurant or cafe, it is customary to leave a tip in the amount of 3 to 10% of the total bill;
• currency exchange is recommended only in state-owned banks and specialized financial institutions that have the appropriate license.

Conclusion

Tallinn and its sights are an excellent place for both family vacation with children, and for fans of cultural leisure. The capital of Estonia is distinguished by an extraordinary concentration of ancient monuments, historical sites and majestic architectural objects, whose age exceeds several centuries.

Most tourists visit this unique city between April and December, because it is at this time that the various festivals and noisy fairs that Estonia is famous for take place.

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The current capital of Estonia, known to us as Tallinn, has repeatedly changed its name, and its cultural appearance was formed under the influence of various nationalities.

Today's Tallinn is a preserved piece of antiquity, a medieval oasis that will be a pleasure to visit for single tourists and family wanderers.

If you are going to Tallinn for 1-3 days, you cannot do without a planned program of visits.

There are a lot of sights here, you won’t be able to get around everything even in a week. Therefore, we offer a kind of "Tallinn guide", which will turn the ordeal into a competent sightseeing tour.

What to see in Tallinn: the main attractions

Tallinn is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. It is a multinational maritime city with over four hundred thousand inhabitants.

To better navigate here, first we will deal with areas and traffic.

Tallinn is divided into the following districts:

• Kesklinn. The city center is administrative and historical.
  In addition to the Government Residence, it houses:
  • Town Hall Square,
  • Opera House "Estonia"
  • Kadriorg park,
  • many churches.
• Kristiine. Green lungs of Tallinn.
  Leverue Park and protected gardens are located here.
• Lasnamäe. The most densely populated area of ​​the capital.
  We don't need to go here - solid neighborhoods and industry.
• Nõmme. The private sector immersed in park complexes.
  There are few attractions.
• Mustamäe. Sleeping area, completely built up with panel houses. Boring.
• Pyrite. The only river in the city flows here.
  From memorable places:
  • Monastery of Saint Brigid,
  • Tallinn TV Tower.
• haabersty. Worth a visit here for:
  • sea ​​beach Kakumäe,
  • ethnographic museum,
  • main Estonian zoo.
• Pyhja-Tallinn. The medieval settlement of Kalamaja was once a fishing village. Right now, creative parties are gathering here. Mostly youth.

Now about transport.

Public transport operates from 5.00 to 24.00.

The city operates 68 bus routes, there are trolleybuses and trams. To enjoy all this for free, it is better to purchase the Tallinn Card.

In the absence of the Tallinn Card, tickets will have to be obtained from newsstands.

A trip around the town will fly into 1 euro - a little expensive by our standards. When purchasing a coveted ticket from the driver, get ready to shell out 1.6 euros.

Russians are periodically caught by local hunters for "hares" - controllers. Do not tempt fate - the fine is 40 euros.

There are two ways to save:

1. Buy a ticket for 120 hours for 7 euros. If you come for 3-4 days, this will be enough.
2. Buy the Tallinn Card. This piece of plastic is valid for 72 hours and provides the following bonuses:
   • free pass;
   • one "free" excursion (walking, audio guide, cycling, bus);
   • visiting 40 museums and memorable places;
   • discounts on karting, scooters and a water-bath complex, pleasant bonuses in shops and restaurants.

The cost of the Tallinn Card ranges from 24 to 40 euros (24-72 hours).

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10 places you must visit

What to see in the capital and its environs in the first place?

If you are going to Tallinn for the weekend, here is our "gentleman's package":

1. Vyshhorod.
   • ancient streets;
   • Toompea hill with the castle of the same name (the oldest in Estonia);
   • lots of ancient buildings.
2. House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads.
   Foreign merchants who arrived in Tallinn in the 14th century united to conduct business together. And they built this building, located on Pikk Street.
3. city ​​wall.
   It is impossible to imagine Tallinn without a powerful stone wall, the height of which reaches 20 meters.
4. Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky.
   A majestic temple, a key Orthodox landmark.
5. Toompea Castle.
   Historical heart of the city. It has been fighting since the middle of the 13th century.
6. The Dome Cathedral.
   White stone shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Founded in 1240.
7. lower town.
   Getting here is easy - go down the Toompea hill.
8. town hall.
   The Gothic Town Hall is the center of the Old Town.
9. Tallinn TV Tower.
   The highest urban construction is 314 meters.
10. Kadriorg park.
    This palace and park ensemble is an echo of the Baroque era.

Many Russian tourists are concerned about the attitude towards Russians in Estonia.
You can be calm, much of what is shown by domestic "blue screens" is either banal political games or propaganda.
There are no national problems here at the everyday level, moreover, in Tallinn about 30% of the inhabitants are Russians.

What about in the vicinity?

Tallinn is surrounded ancient towns and villages, which also have enough interesting places.

Here's what our "neighborhood" top 3 looks like:

1. Long Herman Tower(located in Paide, Falgi tee 1).
2. Jagala waterfall. It falls just 27 km from the capital. Recognized as one of the largest waterfalls in Estonia.
3. Church of the Holy Cross(also localized in Paide, not far from Long German).

What can you see in one day

So, you are passing through Tallinn and you have only 1 day to see as many interesting things as possible.

It is best to direct your feet to the Old City - its cursory inspection will take you 2-3 hours. A more thoughtful journey can take the whole day. Everything depends on you.

The old city is included in the UNESCO list of cultural monuments.

There is good news: Toompea is only 15-20 minutes walk from the Lower Town.

A one-day set might look like this:

• town hall. We have already written about this 600-year-old structure. Near the mass of souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. Be sure to check out the old pharmacy.
• Maritime Museum. Here are exhibits related to the Baltic:
  • compasses,
  • lots,
  • sailboat models,
  • astrolabe,
  • old maps and other "interesting things".
• Church of Oleviste. By paying 2 euros, you will get access to the observation deck.
• Toompea Castle. Interesting fact: Today the Estonian Parliament sits here.
• Kik-in-de-Kek. This tower houses a museum dedicated to the military history of the city. Entrance fee - 4.5 euros.
• The Dome Cathedral. Be sure to take a look at the grave of Krusenstern - a man and a steamer.
• Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky.
• Occupation Museum. After leaving the walls of the previous attraction, you will spend a few minutes walking and plunge into the era of World War II. Entrance - 2 euros.

For 2 days

Having two days of free time, we will also start exploring Tallinn from its old part - this is where the lion's share of attractions is concentrated.

The Virus Gates and climbing the famous fortress wall will help you immerse yourself in medieval romance.

What else is worthy of your attention on the weekend?

Here is an extension for our "gentleman's set":

• Katarina Käik Lane. Try to find Catherine's passage here, and a nice medieval workshop will open for you - real artisans (glassblowers and hatters) work in it.
• Dollhouse. This gallery (looking ahead) is best visited with inquisitive children.
• Museum of the Dominican Monastery. It is not so much the exposition that is interesting, but the guide himself - a monk in a cassock and with a torch.
• Store Olde Hansa. Designed for true fans of antiquity. To get here, you need to move to the Town Hall Square. Address: Vanatutu kael, 12.
  Here you can buy:
  • amazing ceramics,
  • dishes,
  • decorations,
  • 14th century clothing.
• Pharmacy. I would like to say a few warm words about this place. If you have extra euros in your pocket, you can get hold of:
  • sweetened claret (such wine),
  • gunpowder,
  • ink,
  • candles.

  In the pharmacy museum, you will be shown centuries-old pharmacy tools.

Fitting in 3 days

To make your holiday in Tallinn as rich as possible, we will divide the sights into groups, guided by their importance and distance from each other.

• Day 1. We start our a tourist route from visiting the Town Hall, we rise to the 64-meter observation deck and admire the beauties. Pay attention to the spire: it is decorated with St. Thomas, the guardian of Tallinn.
  Then we go down to the square, go around souvenir shops and viewing platforms:
  • patkul stairs,
  • bell tower of the Dome Cathedral,
  • dead end of Kokhtu street.

  The fourth site is located near the Maiden's Tower.

  It is also worth wandering around the Garden of the Danish King.

• Day 2. It's time to get acquainted with the castles, cathedrals and towers of Tallinn. We are interested in Fat Margarita (the Maritime Museum "dug" in it) and the Great Sea Gate.
  Then we move to the Domskoy and Alexander Nevsky Cathedrals, as well as to the Church of St. Nicholas.
  It's time to refresh yourself in the medieval restaurant Olde Hansa, tasting the best Estonian dishes there.
  Also noteworthy is the cafe-dining room, located on the 2nd floor of the Solaris shopping center.
• Day 3. Our path is to:
  • toompea castle,
  • Churches of Saint Olaf,
  • guild buildings,
  • Churches of Niguliste,
  • Dominican monastery.

  From time to time, you will meet mysterious establishments along the way - with pleasant aromas and girls in ancient clothes. You can have a great meal there.

Top 5 strangest places in Tallinn

1. Bar Depeche Mode. This place is a gift to fans of the British band. All drinks are named after Depeche Mode songs.
2. Pääsküla swamp. A real swamp, along which wooden paths stretched. Stretches for 4 kilometers.
3. Rotermann Quarter. Located between the passenger port and the Old Town.
   The former factory complex has now become a field for architectural experiments.
4. Hiiu Rahu Cemetery. The smallest in the city.
5. Japanese garden. Destroyed in Kadriorg park.

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