Location: Tallinn
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Tallinn's atmospheric Old Town is an enthralling hodgepodge of medieval streets and spires. It's a small city, and the tourist areas are safe and easily explored on foot. Buy a Tallinn Card if intending to use buses, trolleys or trams. For a look into Tallinn's past, visit Rocca-al-Mare Open Air Museum's typical rural Estonian taverns, windmills and watermills, see the onion-domed 1900 cathedral or join the bustle in historic Town Hall Square. St. Olav's spire was once the tallest in the world.
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1. Tallinn Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,593 reviews
This jumble of 14th- and 15th-century architecture with its medieval walls, needling spires and twisting, cobblestone streets is also the site of many of the city's important historic attractions and museums including the House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, St. Catherine's Guild and the 15th-century Guildhall that now houses the History Museum.
Reviewed By earthtravelller
Historic, walled Tallinn old town is a lovely place to explore with its narrow cobbled streets and alleys, squares, beautiful buildings, array of small shops selling all kinds of goods and amazing photo opportunities and viewpoints at every turn.
2. Aleksander Nevski Katedraali
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4.5 based on 3,492 reviews
This onion-domed, Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1900 and named after the Russian hero who defeated the Teutonic Knights in the thirteenth century.
Reviewed By TingCO - Manila, Philippines
This beautiful cathedral, though fairly typical for Russian cathedrals, adds a wonderful fancy touch to the overall feel of Tallinn. You can enter, but be quiet and respectful. Hats off, don’t disturb anyone, and you can’t take pictures. Enjoy the beautiful icons and the majestic serenity of this place. Definitely worth a stop.
3. Kadriorg Park
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4.5 based on 2,069 reviews
Measuring nearly 250 scenic acres, this urban park features the symmetrical Swan Lake and a promenade leading to the Kadriorg Palace.
Reviewed By nick0law
You can stop by the beautiful palace, visit the President's residence, take you little ones to the amusement park, see the rose garden with roses from all over the world or just stop and say hi to the President's bees.
4. Toompea Hill
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4.5 based on 3,510 reviews
An ancient 10th-century Estonian stronghold stood on this 170-foot-high limestone plateau, which was later divided into the Big and Small Fortress with its distinctive defense towers erected in the early 13th century.
Reviewed By mattontwowheels - Stirling, United Kingdom
It’s worth the climb along cobbled streets for the views across Tallinn to the sea and the perfectly maintained network of old buildings.
5. Tallinna Raekoja Plats
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4.5 based on 4,757 reviews
This historic square has served as a marketplace since the eleventh century and features a pharmacy that has been operating since 1422.
Reviewed By B2042SUmikej - Chepstow, United Kingdom
Everyone must visit the Old Town Square (Raekoja Plats) in the heart of Tallinn where there are many beautiful fine buildings fringing the square and creating a wonderful atmosphere. The famous Christmas market was on when we were there which made the square particularly scenic with the large Christmas tree, fairy lights and many stalls selling hot toddies and tasty snacks as well as many Christmas decorations and souvenirs.
6. Long Street (Pikk tanav)
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4.5 based on 608 reviews
Reviewed By PBTravelstheWorld - Woodinville, United States
Great place to walk and plenty of restaurants and cafes for a snack or meal. Besides the shops and food, the buildings are an amazing collection of churches and architecture that you can study or walk though quickly. I hope you would spend some time as there are interesting signs and memorials on some of the buildings that add to the walk.
7. Rataskaevu Street
8. Pirita
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4.5 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By 559tobiasr - London, United Kingdom
We have been there end of August and it was a really nice sunny day. The beach is beautiful. It is such a shame that the water is so cold though. this beach deserves a lot more. A few people were actually in the water. I would guess it was about 17-18 degrees Celsius. We came by bus from Tallinn centre. Uncomplicated. There are some places where you can have something to eat and drink as well. Really nice!
9. Tallinn Town Wall
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4.5 based on 1,144 reviews
Reviewed By Hawk470 - Baltimore, United States
Tallinn’s magnificent and well-preserved city walls and red tile-topped towers clearly demonstrate the medieval city’s strong fortifications. The walls have many sections and striking towers along the perimeter. Some sections allow you to climb and walk them for a small fee. As you look outward from the walls, you can see the new town and the harbor. Looking inward enables a rich visualization of medieval life with stone buildings, narrow, twisty streets, and shops lining the base in many places. The Helleman Tower offers many of the finest views and displays a history of the fortifications. Alongside the tower, you will find some large 14th-15th century tombstones with a key describing who they commemorate and when they lived. The Viru Gate, impressive even today, provides a lively entrance to the city. Beautiful day and night, it is particularly fun in the morning or evening when there are fewer visitors and the pace slows down.
10. Rotermann Quarter
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4.5 based on 497 reviews
Rotermann Quarter is located in the very heart of Tallinn, between the Old Town and the city centre, in the historical Rotermanni Disctrict - starting point of main travelling roads in Tallinn marks the location as the centre of the city. By it's modern architecture, Rotermann Quarter is considered the New Old Town. Location of Rotermann Quarter allows it to be easily accessed - by tram, by bus, by car, by ships, and by foot. The passenger port of Tallinn is a 3-5 minute walk from the Rotermann Quarter. Coming to Tallinn by ship or by plane, Rotermann is on your way! Rotermann Quarter welcomes everyone!
Reviewed By X9857BVpaulb - Tallinn, Estonia
I have to say I'm a little biased. I've been visiting Tallinn for more than 15 years and have seen Rottermanni Quarter go from dilapidated buildings to what is now the chicest part of Tallinn. Small bars, a fantastic cheese shop (maybe the only one in Tallinn) and a butcher that specialized in the meat from the Estonian Island of Saaremaa. Not far from the center of town or the major shopping plazas Viru Keskus and Solaris - Rottermanni is a place I would definitely consider with a visit or a stay.
