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We suggest to plan a 4 days trip to Tallinn to enjoy Old town
Tallinn's medioeval old town (Vanalinn)
Tallinn is famous for its exceptionally preserved medioeval old town, named Vanalinn (UNESCO World Heritage). It is divided between the upper town, , where you can find the Troompea Castle and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and the lower town, where you can find the Town Hall Square (in the photo). There are endless treasures in Tallinn’s Old Town for both history buffs and culture hounds. Known for being one of the best preserved Hanseatic city centres in the world, you can find cobbled streets, lively cafes and architecture from centuries ago in the area.
Estonia is a year round destinationwith four distinct seasons. The warmest season of course is summer from June until August but if you would like to void the crowds spring (March-May) and autumn (September-October) are quieter. Winter is cold but it has a magical atmosphere.
The Old Town is compact and easily walkable within a couple of hours. It can be very crowded because it is the most renowned place to visit in Tallinn and the great majority of visitors don’t adventure outside the city walls. If you are looking for peace and quiet during your visit you have to consider an early start. In the main square of the city you can admire the onion domes of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a 19th century Russian Orthodox church. On Town Hall Square you will also find the Europe’s oldest continuously-operating pharmacy (open since 1422). Today it operates as a museum and modern pharmacy.
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Get a welcome to Tallinn from a friendly and passionate local and discover the city like a resident. Learn the secrets about where to buy groceries, how to get around and much more.
As low as
€40
on GetYourGuide.com
This city tour helps you to observe major Tallinn highlights and even more. On this tour, learn why Tallinn is considered a European Capital of Culture and discover why its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As low as
€280
on GetYourGuide.com
Join this Tallinn Old Town shore excursion for a 3-hour walking tour with a specialist local guide. This tour is for small groups and will only have a maximum of 12 people. All shore excursions start and end at the dock in time for your cruise ship.
As low as
€56
on GetYourGuide.com
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of the UNESCO Old Town of Tallinn and see all major sights and take pictures from viewing platforms.
As low as
€47
on Tiqets.com
The main attractions of the lower city also include the city walls and its towers. Originally the limestone wall reached almost 4 km and was equipped with 8 gates and 46 towers. Today about half of the wall and towers are still standing and some towers can be visited and offer the possibility of climbing and possibly even visiting a museum inside. Tourists who do not suffer from vertigo can go for a walk on the city walls and admire the view from above.
Its origins date back to the 13th century.
Useful information for your visit to the Old Town.
It is in the heart of Tallinn.
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