Tallinn Tourist Attractions

Quote: When I was looking up things to do in Tallinn, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was high up on my list of things to go and see. Although I didn’t know much about the cathedral, it looked extremely beautiful from… Read More

Quote: This is the tallest church in Tallinn, and it was even taller some centuries ago. Its cupola was rebuilt after the big fire, and after that church lost some meters of its height. In nice weather, sailors used to… Read More

Quote: Town Hall Square in Tallinn is quite obviously right beside the city’s Town Hall (otherwise it would be named very strangely). The square’s actual name though is Raekoja Plats, which is mainly used by locals and… Read More

Quote: This figure, in the Tallinn City museum, is of Vana Toomas or Old Thomas. As a boy Thomas, had, according to legend, came to prominence in a parrot shooting contest. The contest was only open to the wealthy but,… Read More

Quote: Toompea Hill was not exactly a point of interest to me when I visited Tallinn. However, it is pretty hard to miss when you are walking around Old Town and it was on the way from our hotel. As you approach the… Read More

Quote: During my time in Tallinn, I stayed at two hotels. The first one was more in the main part of the city centre but the hotel I stayed in after going to Finland and coming back was a close walk from Old Town. Until… Read More

Quote: Dome Church was built in the XVIII century in Higher Town instead of the old church, harmed by a fire (fires were not rare for all cities during those times...). This is a place where some great people have their… Read More

Quote: Tucked away in plain sight may seem rather a contradiction in terms but having walked past Puhavaimu Kirik (Church of the Holy Ghost) a few times while looking for it and then standing outside for 5 minutes… Read More

Quote: First of all this tower has such a wonderful name Kiek in de Kok, which means, in Low German, "peep into the kitchen"! Apparently soldiers in the tower used to be able to see into the kitchens of houses below it,… Read More

Quote: St. Nicholas church has one of the most interesting facades in Tallinn and is a must-see site for visitors to the city. From my perspective, it almost look haunted (check my picture) on the day I was there. … Read More