Take a break in Tallinn

Tallin is probably worth a stay longer than just a couple of days in a hurry. Not for nothing it's medieval part earned the city a place in the list of UNESCO World Heritage program (alongside, say, Acropolis in Athens).
When I visited the city many times still during the Soviet era, I got the unmistakable (as I found later) that I was abroad. Now it is even more so. With lots of things to do (I shall dedicate separate entries to all sights, in due course), you might start from Toompea hill, dominating the town, and assaporate its medieval charm: narrow cobbled streets and cosy-looking buildings, old walls and gates where you can make a wish as you pass through them (hey! mine happened to become reality:))) ).
The impressions the city produces are mixed: old towers make it look more of a stronghold and Classicist buildings like a modern and elegant city.
The presence of government offices assures to Tallinn lots of modern luxurious (and other) hotels and great restaurants, good international transport connections are also a feature.

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If you wish to see the historic centre - nothing is better than your own feet. other option is public transport, wich is cheap and efficient. If you just intend to stay in Tallinn, there's probably no use in hiring a car - you will not find out it's much cheaper than in Europe.

It is a very pretty place just two kilometers east of the Old Town of Tallinn, and I would highly recommend to anyone a walk there, especially if the sun is high (yes, it can be pretty hot there, too!).
The Park and another attraction almost hidden in it - Kadriorg Palace - where designed by Nicolo Michetti, who was hired by the first Russian Emperor - Peter the Great - soon after Russia conquered Estonia in the Northern War with Sweden in the beginning of 18th century.
Now you can not visit some rooms in the interior of the palace as it became official residence of Estonian President (which usually tells us a lot anout the quality of the place we are about to visit, does it not? I mean, these guys with power usually choose well), but the grounds are public dominion still. Oterh rooms are accesible as part of the Estonian Foreign Art Museum. Last time I've been there I paid some 25 Estonian Kroon (1 USD buys you approximately 120 Estonian Kroons) - well worth the experience.
Getting there:
Take tram number 1 or 3 till you get to the last stop, or bus #1 if you are starting from Parnu maantee.