The Old TownThe winding, cobbled streets of Tallinn's historic centre are
the focus for most visitors to the city and the hub of the major
tourist attractions, which can all be enjoyed on a walking tour.
The walled old town is divided into two parts: Toompea Hill was the
residential area of the aristocracy and gentry in days of yore,
while the Lower Town operated independently. The Old Town, much of
it dating from the 11th century, is extremely well preserved and
complete, its powerful defensive stone buildings having ensured
that it was not destroyed despite frequent invasions over the
centuries. Visitors revel in Town Hall Square, ringed by the beautiful Town
Hall and its adjacent pharmacy, which is still operating on the
site it has occupied since 1422. The Old Town is also full of
churches, like St Olav's, which was the tallest church in Medieval
Europe, dating from the early 13th century. The old town walls and
its many fortresses made up one of the strongest defence systems in
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Address: Tourist Information Centre, Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 4, i
Telephone: 645 7777
Admission: A Tallinn Tourist Card provides free admission to the
museums and sights, free use of public transport and free tours;
available for 6, 24, 48 and 72 hours (from KR130 to
KR450) |
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