Tallinn Travel Guide

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The Town Hall Square ( Raekoja plats ) of Tallinn is dominated by the only surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe in Tallinn The 19th century symbol of the Tsar's rule in Estonia, the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevski Cathedral of Tallinn.

Tallinn Weather:

high: 11ºC / low: 6ºC

Tallinn is divided in to 8 different districts, each with its own character and sightseeing spots. Haabersti – mainly residential area with large panel buildings of Väike-Õismäe, built during the 70s. Lake Harku and an extensive beach area at Kakumäe, also the Kopli Gulf all make it a great recreational place. Kesklinn … Read Tallinn introduction

That's a beautiful town.If u will get a lot of information before u travel to estonia u can have really nice time.In June they have many events in Tallinn such as Old Town Days.Seems like u ... more

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Introduction

There are few places in Europe where the aura of the 14th and 15th centuries survives intact as it does in Tallinn's Old Town, a jumble of medieval walls and turrets, needling spires and winding, cobbled streets. Nevertheless, Estonia's capital is so modern it's been dubbed 'a suburb of Helsinki'.

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Not to miss

Kiek-in-de-Kök One of Tallinn's most formidable cannon towers is the tall, stout Kiek-in-de-Kök. Its name is Low German for 'Peep into the Kitchen'; from the upper floors lonely soldiers could peer into the houses of the Lower Town. Built in about 1475, Kiek-in-de-Kök was badly …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 420500 Area : 158km² Longitude / Latitude : 24.75 / 59.4166679382 Currency : Kroon (EEK) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Tallinn airport is on the Tartu road 3km (1.8mi) southeast of the centre, and you can catch a bus or taxi from there to the city centre. There is a regular helicopter service between Helsinki and Tallinn. Most buses to places within 40km (25mi) or so of Tallinn go from the local bus …

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History

Recent History The 1990s saw the city transformed into a contemporary mid-sized city, with a beautifully restored Old Town and a modern business district surrounding it. All in time for Estonia joining the EU in 2004. Modern Day History By WWI Tallinn had big shipyards and a large working class in …

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Weather

From May to September average days are in the pleasant range of 15-20°C (59-68°F), though nights can still be rather chilly. Though snowy in winter, there is regular, mild to moderate rainfall throughout the year, becoming slightly heavier towards spring. Summary of average yearly …

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