Old Town: Tallinn’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town features well-preserved medieval architecture, cobblestone streets, and historical buildings, making it one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval town centers.
Toompea Hill: This historic hill offers panoramic views of the city and is home to significant landmarks, including the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Estonian Parliament building.
Tallinn Town Hall: The only Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, it dates back to the 14th century and features an iconic spire that dominates the Old Town skyline.
Kumu Art Museum: As the largest and most cutting-edge art museum in Estonia, Kumu showcases Estonian art from the 18th century to contemporary works and is a central part of Tallinn’s vibrant cultural scene.
Tallinn Creative Hub (Loomelinnak): Located in a former power plant, this modern space houses creative businesses, studios, and hosts various events, emphasizing Tallinn’s role as a center for innovation.
Pirita Beach: Just a short distance from the city center, this popular beach offers a scenic coastline and recreational opportunities, making it a favored spot for locals and tourists alike.
- Seaplane Harbour: The Maritime Museum’s Seaplane Harbour is located in a historic seaplane hangar and features a wide range of exhibitions, including Estonia’s maritime history and a submarine you can tour.
It takes only a few days to visit Tallinn, but it will take years to forget it. Don’t miss the top 7 must-see attractions in Estonia’s beautiful capital.
You know. a magical place, as if you were inside of a storybook? With all colored houses e the red roofs? Tallinn is just like that: an enchanted city! Considered the pearl of the Baltic Sea, the Estonian capital stands out for its secret charm, hidden behind years and years of painful history that has deeply scarred this place. But it did not take long for Tallinn to blossom like a flower in spring, releasing its seductive side that enraptures the hearts of visitors. One of the first positive aspects of this wonderful capital is. its small size: indeed, even 3 days will be enough to visit the major attractions because Tallinn is all concentrated in the Old Town, with the exception of some places located outside the walls of the Old Town.
Another tip to note down is. the period to visit it: Even though it is colored with magical lights under Christmas and snow covers the whole city under its snowy white blanket, Tallinn is definitely more pleasant in summer when temperatures rise and you can enjoy a phenomenon that will leave you speechless: the white nights. In fact, located on the same latitude as St. Petersburg, Tallinn enjoys the same phenomenon that happens in that large portion of Russia, when starting in June the lights of dusk go out to make way for those of dawn, thus giving rise to very long days where darkness never comes. It will almost certainly be difficult to close your eyes at night knowing that there is still daylight outside, but the spectacle will be so breathtaking that it will be worth it without a shadow of a doubt. But now let’s cut to the chase and see what are the must-sees if you are visiting this unique place.
7 things to see in Tallinn
1. The Old Town
In this part of the city, most of the wonders of Tallinn, stated UNESCO world heritage site. Centuries and centuries ago, the Old Town was a very important trade route, and to this day this aspect has been preserved. In fact, as you stroll through this area, you can admire the Town Hall, the old historic building and Raekoja Square, where you can-nay, must-stop for enjoy an appetizing meal at a famous restaurant all in medieval style, known as Draakon. I recommend that if you decide to try this tavern, you absolutely cannot miss the different pies offered on the house menu, which are a delicacy for the taste buds. Always in Raekoja Square, is open to the public one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe which is still in operation today, called Town Hall Pharmacy, where old tools of the time are on display and you will have a chance to buy typical wine, produced years ago but still for sale today.
2. The Church of St. Nicholas
Continuing with the walk, you will find before your eyes the church of St. Nicholas, which houses inside it a museum of religious art and is a auditorium ideal for holding classical music concerts, thanks to perfect acoustics.
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3. Aleksandr Nevsky Orthodox Church.
The imposing domes that stand out above the city’s rooftops are a real shot to the heart! This orthodox church was built between the 1895 and 1900 in the Byzantine-Russian style and was called by this name because, when Tsar Alexander III emerged unharmed from an accident, he wanted to thank with a tribute Saint Aleksandr Nevsky.
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4. Vene and Pikk Tanav Street
Probably strolling through the historic center you have walked these streets without even knowing it, and if so, they will have appeared before your eyes the Guilds, such as the Major Guild e St. Olaf, where merchants once gathered. Continuing the sightseeing tour, at number 71 you will find a stunning building, built in the Gothic style, which is known as the The Three Sisters. Not to be missed!
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5. Toompea Hill
From hill of Toompea, you will be able to admire at your feet the entire city, with all these wonderful red roofs to look at. But even more striking is the graffiti on the wall with the times we had inscribed on it, which will probably cause you some melancholy as it refers back to a time long gone that two people experienced.
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6. The Towers of Defense
Tallinn was defended by the long and mighty walls e by about 20 towers, currently almost all used as restaurants, museums or hotels. The two most famous are Paks Margareeta e Kiek in de kök: the former is the widest while the latter is so high that it allowed the guards to observe the inhabitants from inside their houses.
7. Kadriorg
Finally, slightly outside the center of Tallinn, there is this magical place, built by the Tsar Peter the Great for his dear wife Catherine. Inspired by Italian villas, Kadriorg includes a palace and everything the park around, which in spring becomes a beautiful lush garden.
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