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Updated 04 July 2019 Photo: kavalenkava/Shutterstock.com Tallinn Boris Stroujko

Updated 04 July 2019 Photo: kavalenkava/Shutterstock.com Tallinn Boris Stroujko/Shutterstock.com Oleg Proskurin/Shutterstock.com Boris Stroujko/Shutterstock.com Steeped in Medieval charm, yet always at the cutting edge of modernity, Tallinn offers today’s travelers plenty to see. The city is big enough and interesting enough to explore for days, but also small and compact enough to give you the full Tallinn experience in just a few hours. Featured St. Nicholas' Church & Museum This impressive 13th-century church houses a museum dedicated to church art,... Freedom Square From the last days of the Tsars and through Estonia's first period of indepe... House of the Brotherhood o... This beautiful, Renaissance-style guild hall is truly a star among Old Town'... Town Hall Pharmacy Open since as far back as 1422, this curious little shop on the corner of To... Estonian Museum of Natural... The Estonian Museum of Natural History tells stories about the nature of Est... Top 5 Cathedral of Saint Mary th... The Medieval church that stands at the center of Toompea hill is one of the ... Estonian History Museum - ... This extensive museum presents Estonia's history from prehistoric times’ rig... Kiek in de Kök The name of this massive, 38m-high cannon tower and museum of the town’s def... Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform On the east corner of Toompea hill sits quite a spacious viewing platform wi... Town Hall Square From this spot, with a little stretching and bending, you can see the tops o... NOTE: This Guide has been limited to 20 points of interest per section. For the full guide, please visit ArrivalGuides.com THE CITY Roman Babakin/Shutterstock.com Tallinn's pride and joy is its historic Old Town, an enchanting neighborhood of centuries-old streets, houses, towers and squares that looks like it was torn right from the pages of a storybook. On the other hand, threaded through that same Old Town and its environs are cutting-edge restaurants, cafés and clubs that give Tallinn its energy and buzz. Old Town – Where Tallinn's heart beats Twisting cobblestone lanes and iron street lamps. Gothic spires and medieval markets. Cappuccino and Wi-Fi. This is the city's famous Old Town. If you're looking for that mix of historic ambiance and cutting-edge culture that denes Tallinn, you'll nd it here. Built up from the 13th to 16th centuries, when Tallinn – or Reval as it was known then – was a thriving member of the Hanseatic trade league, this enclosed neighborhood of colorful, gabled houses, half-hidden courtyards and grandiose churches is, quite rightly, the city's biggest tourist draw. And the fact that it's all neatly packaged within a mostly-intact city wall and dotted with guard towers gives it an extra dose of fairy tale charm. Photo: Oleksiy Mark/Shutterstock.com City Center – Past and present mingle With medieval churches nestled between modern high-rises, Tallinn’s city center is a place of fascinating contrasts. The area boasts a number of major landmarks, which are conveniently located a short stroll away from each other. Among these is the Rotermann Quarter, a 19th century industrial complex that has been developed into a contemporary shopping quarter with a very unique urban vibe. Those looking for a dose of culture and art can visit the historical Estonian Opera House to enjoy a performance in what is considered one of the 20th-century's architectural masterpieces. Photo: Shahid Khan/Shutterstock.com Kalamaja - Wooden houses & bohemian charm This quiet neighborhood has long been known for its colorful hodgepodge of old fashioned, working class houses. Throughout most of Tallinn’s history Kalamaja served as the town’s main shing harbor. The wooden houses built to accommodate workers became Kalamaja's architectural legacy and are now what gives the neighborhood its unforgettable charm. The most architecturally unique of these are called 'Tallinn Houses'. Built in the 1920s and 30s, these two - to three-story apartment houses are made of two symmetrical wooden wings separated by a stone central staircase. There are about 500 of these in the city today. Photo: Pascale Gueret/Shutterstock.com Destination: Tallinn Publishing date: 2019-07-04 Kadriorg – Elegant park & fine art Kadriorg is a quiet, leafy area within easy walking distance of the Old Town. The park is one of Tallinn's favorite spots for a stroll. It's remarkable for its diverse landscape architecture, which is showcased by the various smaller gardens on the estate, such as the Japanese Garden. Visitors can enjoy a refreshing cup of coee and fresh pastries in one of the many cozy cafés in the area. Culturally-minded visitors should note that Kadriorg is home to the nation’s best art museums, the quaint 1920-30s style houses of many classic Estonian authors and a children’s museum. The Kadriorg Palace itself acts as the showcase for the nation's foreign art collection, while the extensive Kumu, opened in 2006, displays both classical and contemporary Estonian art, and hosts international exhibitions. Photo: Terry Sze/Shutterstock.com Pirita – Sea adventure & historical landmarks With its popular beach, adventure park and yachting harbor, Pirita is Tallinn's destination for summer fun. The district, only a few kilometers from the city center, is also one of breathtakingly beautiful nature and the refreshing scent of pine trees. A quieter way to enjoy Pirita is to head across the road to the Pirita River delta, where row boats, canoes and water bicycles can be rented. This is the location of Pirita's own little piece of medieval architecture – the ruins of 15th century St. Bridget’s Convent. The convent is still active today, although it is housed in a modern building beside the ruins. The Tallinn Botanic Garden is located nearby. Filled with rare plant species, the garden is a perfect place to go for a walk or do sports. Photo: Dmitry G/Wikimedia Commons (image cropped) Rocca al Mare – Sea, air & recreation Sitting at the western edge of the city is the coastal Rocca al Mare district. It is the site of the sprawling Estonian Open Air Museum, a forested park where a traditional Estonian village life is recreated. The museum is home to 74 buildings from the past two centuries, including farms, mills, net sheds, a village school, a chapel, a re house and more. Museum workers in period costume demonstrate old crafts and provide a glimpse into the lifestyles of bygone days. The area also holds some other interesting attractions like the Tallinn Zoo, which claims to have one of the best collections in the Nordic/Baltic region, and the FK Keskus centre where adrenaline seekers can try their hand at motorized karting and paintball. Photo: Zairon/Wikimedia Commons (image cropped) Nõmme – The village within the city Just inside the city limits at the south-western edge of Tallinn is an area that couldn't be any farther removed from the bustle and glass high rises of the metropolis. Nõmme, a quiet, forested, district lled with 1920s - and 30s - era houses, has the feel of a small country town. It boasts its own historic center complete with a farmers' market, Destination: Tallinn Publishing date: 2019-07-04 newly opened cafés and pubs, and it even has its own castle of sorts, not to mention a number of other attractions. Glehn's Castle, situated about 2 km east of the Nõmme center, is now a prime Nõmme attraction, as is the park that surrounds it. Among the more bizarre features von Glehn had installed in the park an enormous granite crocodile and a towering statue of Estonia's mythical hero, Kalevipoeg. Photo: Jari Sjölund/Wikimedia Commons (image cropped) TOP 10 yegorovnick/Shutterstock.com In Tallinn for a limited time? Want to make sure you've hit all the main sights? The city's pride and joy is without a doubt its Medieval Old Town, but equally enchanting is the Kadriorg district, a throwback to the time when Estonia was ruled by the Russian Tsars. Here's a list of places that you'll denitely want to put on your itinerary. Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin and its Tower The Medieval church that stands at the center of Toompea hill is one of the county’s most fascinating historic attractions. Traditionally catering to the nobility, it is lled with spectacular, wood-carved artwork and elaborate coats of arms. Visitors can climb the 69m baroque bell-tower, added in 1779, for amazing views of the city. Photo: Aleksey Stemmer/Shutterstock.com Address: Toom-Kooli 6, Tallinn Phone: +372 644 4140 Internet: www.toomkirik.ee More Info: Entrance to tower is free with the Tallinn Card Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall This extensive museum presents Estonia's history from prehistoric times’ right up to the end of the 20th century. Films and interactive displays show how people here lived, fought and survived over the last 11 000 years. Children can look for the museum’s very own dragon, displayed for centuries on the building’s pillar. Museum’s courtyard presents all things ideal for the little visitors. Photo: Iakov Filimonov/Shutterstock.com Address: Pikk 17, Tallinn Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10-18 Phone: +372 696 8690 Internet: www.ajaloomuuseum.ee/en Email: post@ajaloomuuseum.ee More Info: Museum entrance is free with Tallinn Card Kiek in de Kök The name of this massive, 38m-high cannon tower and museum of the town’s defences literally uploads/Geographie/ tallinn-guide.pdf