Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, with its narrow streets and centuries old castles, is a medieval city. Here is Tallinn travel guide.
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia and one of the most important cities of the Baltic countries, has become an important attraction in recent years. Old Town, which has been included in the Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO, is one of the important points in the recognition of Tallinn.
Tallinn, which was occupied by the Swedish, German and Russian armies throughout its history, suffered great damage especially in the Soviet era and experienced the hardest days of its history. This historical city, which has a strategic importance in gaining independence from Estonia, has entered a period of restructuring and has developed in terms of tourism and economy since 1990. You can choose your center as Old Town to explore this beautiful city in 48 hours.
Old town
Old Town, where you can breathe all the air of the Middle Ages, is home to the oldest buildings of Tallinn. Tallinn, which takes its name from the old Danish language, means “city, castle”. The towers and castles named after the city are still standing despite all the occupations. Before entering Old Town, you can spend time in authentic cafeterias in the old town square.
This square, where doors are opened to the old city, also includes many streets and wooden Estonian houses. You can see the typical works of Tallinn and the Middle Ages in these streets consisting of steep slopes. In the Old Town, you can visit the fascinating buildings such as St. Olaf Church, Toompea Hill (today’s Estonian Government Building), Fat Margaret Tower, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Kadriorg Park
After completing the Old Town tour, you can turn your route to another part of Tallinn. Kadriorg Park, one of the largest and greenest areas of the city, shows that nature can stay alive in the city with its clean air. You can also see the Kadriorg Palace and the Presidential Palace in this park. In addition, this park has a very different importance among the Estonians. Every year, in September, this summer farewell is held in the park, and everyone in the city flocks to this park.
Estonian Open Air Museum
Tallinn is the city where green spaces generally take up a lot of space. One of these areas is the Estonian Open Air Museum, which includes houses and structures belonging to Estonian culture. Here you can both enjoy the fresh air and see the traces of Estonian and Baltic culture more closely.
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