The Highlights of Tallinn, Estonia, Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn is an interesting combination of traditional Medieval city and post-Soviet hipster oasis. The marriage of the two is somewhat disjointed, but it definitely works. The city is interesting, historical, and ultra hip.

Tallin鈥檚 Old Town area is nicely delineated because it鈥檚 completely walled in. The most picturesque entrance to the town is Viru Gate, which frames the city center with two identical towers. It has one of Europe鈥檚 best preserved fortifications and 20 defensive towers still standing. The structures are appreciated from a few different viewpoints. There鈥檚 the Nun鈥檚 Tower and Town Wall Walkway, which gives you access to the view of the center of Old Town from the towers themselves. There鈥檚 also some fantastic views from the Kohtuotsa Viewpoint and Patkuli Viewing Platform, which gives you a direct view of the Town Wall and the Nun鈥檚 tower from a perspective outside the walls of the city.

Inside, you can wander around the streets, which are so nicely maintained that everything looks like Disneyland. In the center of Old Town, you鈥檒l find a large square with lots of restaurants, on one end of which is Tallinn Town Hall. This Gothic building is from the 13th century and if you really want to go back in time, have some elk soup and a meat pastry from聽III Draakon, a candlelit eatery straight out of this time period. After that, take a long walk down Pikk tanav (Long Street) and enjoy the beautiful views. Or stop at the oldest operating聽pharmacy in Europe, Raeapteek, established in 1422. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Highlights of Tallinn, Estonia
Guide Location: Estonia » Tallinn
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Ana Montano
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