Maiden Tower (Neitsitorn), Tallinn

The Maiden Tower is another of the old towers that were located along the old fortified walls of the Old Town. It is not very far from Town Hall or its sister structure, the Kiek in de Kok. Both of these towers date back to the 14th century, and have been part of city's defensive system for many years.

The Maiden Tower has suffered from the damage of war on many occasions in its history, and you can see some of the canon damage upon close inspection. It has undergone repair in almost every century since.

One interesting fact about the tower is that it was used as a prison for prostitutes, which is why it is called the Maiden Tower. In fact, local legend states that some of the old prisoners still haunt the structure. On a clear dark night, you might be able to see the lights of some old ghost roaming the stairs.

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Sight Name: Maiden Tower (Neitsitorn)
Sight Location: Tallinn, Estonia (See walking tours in Tallinn)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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