Tallinn’s St. Nicholas Church is one of the oldest places in the city. This church stands on Toompea Hill was built between 1230 and 1275 in homage and honor to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, children and fishermen.

Toompea Castle, seat of the Parliament of Estonia, overlooks the entire city of Tallinn. 

Subsequently, Toompea Castle was enlarged with the construction of a tower, the Pikk Herrman Tower, located on its top. 

It represented the first tower born in defense of gun attacks. In 1561 the Swedes conquered the northern part of Estonia and hegemonized it until 1710, when it was occupied by Russia. 

Toompea was united with Tallinn only in 1878.

On Toompea Hill there are 3 viewing platforms.

• The first, near the Cathedral of Toompea allows you to stretch your gaze on the horizon and the sea.
• The Patkuli rooftop terrace is at its best in the afternoon, at sunset, offering beautiful views of the old town below and the city’s defense towers.
• The Kohtu terrace, finally, allows the view inside the alleys of the old city, even better if at sunset.

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Raekoja Square, also called Town Hall Square is one of the most beautiful squares in the city. It is the main square in the medieval area of Tallinn and is located in the Old Town.

Raekoja Square is the beating and beating heart of the Old Town, where the market takes place and since 1441, during the Christmas period, the Christmas Market is organized.

Tallinn City Hall is a historic building built around the early 1400s and is now the only structure in northern Europe to have been built in the Baltic Gothic style. The spire of the Tower was destroyed during the Bombing of Tallinn in 1944, and then rebuilt after 6 years, in 1950. 

In Raekoja Square is the Raeapteek, currently the oldest operating pharmacy in Europe. It was opened around 1415 and was among the first to sell the first tobacco imported from America to the public.

The medieval walls of the Estonian capital are among the best preserved in Europe and this makes it one of the major tourist attractions of the city. Repeatedly threatened with invasion or under siege, Tallinn was forced to protect itself with over 2 km of walls almost 16 meters high and 46 towers (some of these functioned as gates) visible from every part of the city and from the sea.

One of the ancient gateways to the city is the Viru Gate built in the fourteenth century. Most of the complex was demolished in 1880 to make room for city traffic, but the two towers have fortunately remained almost intact and have since become one of the symbols of the city.

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It is an Orthodox Cathedral built on Toompea Hill, where according to legend, the body of the greatest Estonian folk hero Kalevipoeg was buried.

The Estonian Cathedral was built between 1895 and 1900 in the Russian Revival style to emphasize Russian hegemony and dominance over the Baltic. The Cathedral has a Greek cross plan characterized by 5 onion domes. 

In 1924, when Estonia proclaimed its independence from Russia, the Estonian people had a desire to destroy the Cathedral as it embodied the symbol of Russian rule they had to endure. 

Despite the wishes of the people, the Cathedral was not razed to the ground and today continues to represent the most important Orthodox church in Tallinn.

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• The Kiek Fortification in de Kök Museum consists of three parts:
• The Kiek artillery tower in de Kök 
• The underground passages of the bastion and the Museum of carved stone

The Neitsitorn Tower, the Tallitorn Tower and the Väravatorn Tower)

Kiek in de Kök, the most powerful artillery tower in the Baltics, was originally built in 1470. Today, the tower is a museum for the fortifications of the city. 

In addition to examples of medieval firepower, there are exhibits detailing how the city’s system of walls and towers developed over the centuries. 

The Neitsitorn Tower, built as a defense tower in the fourteenth century, was also a home for artists and a popular bar. Today, you can stroll along the city walls for some stunning views or explore exhibits about Tallinn’s coffee culture, sweet makers, and the fascinating history of the tower itself.   

From the Neitsitorn Tower, you can access the Tallitorn Tower and the Väravatorn Tower at the top of the city walls. 

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