Best Places to Visit in Tallinn Beyond the Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia
It’s rare to find a city in Europe that’s one-dimensional. Sure, there may be a famous part of aspect to it, but typically there’s a whole lot more to a place if you take the time to look. That’s certainly the case with Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. The city’s Old Town is adored for its medieval character, but it’s important you understand that the Old Town is only one of the best places to visit in Tallinn. Because boy does Tallinn have some tricks up its sleeve.
Now, I said as much in my initial Tallinn tips with the recommendation that you “escape the Old Town”. That was after my first visit and having returned this year, I’d double down on that advice. With my return trip, not only did I investigate the different options for where to stay in Tallinn, I also ventured far and wide across the city to seek out different things to do in Tallinn.
Popular attractions like Town Hall Square and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral are great, but they’re just the beginning with this enchanting Baltic city. Here are the other parts of the city to keep in mind on your next trip. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Now, I said as much in my initial Tallinn tips with the recommendation that you “escape the Old Town”. That was after my first visit and having returned this year, I’d double down on that advice. With my return trip, not only did I investigate the different options for where to stay in Tallinn, I also ventured far and wide across the city to seek out different things to do in Tallinn.
Popular attractions like Town Hall Square and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral are great, but they’re just the beginning with this enchanting Baltic city. Here are the other parts of the city to keep in mind on your next trip. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Best Places to Visit in Tallinn Beyond the Old Town
Guide Location: Estonia » Tallinn
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Guide Location: Estonia » Tallinn
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Lennusadam Maritime Museum
- Suur Tõll
- Kadriorg Art Museum
- Peter the Great House Museum
- Kadriorg Park
- Balti Jaama market
- Port of Tallinn
- Linnahall concert hall
- Kumu Art Museum
- Russalka Beach
- Rotermann Quarter
- Telliskivi Creative City
- Pirita Beach
- Pirita Convent Ruins
- Glehn’s Castle
- Glehn Park
- Tallinn Observatory
- Pirita River
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