What else to see in Tallinn? When should you go to Tallinn? What to buy in Tallinn

In the capital of Estonia, Tallinn, most tourists come for a couple of days, run around the Old Town, sit in a cafe, buy a knitted hat, Vana Tallinn balm and sail away on a ferry to Helsinki or Stockholm. I was in Tallinn several times, went around all the sights and interesting places. Read my tips for seeing Tallinn and plan your itinerary for exploring the city. Find out where you can take the best photos, listen to the organ, immerse yourself in the Middle Ages, visit modern sites, walk or ride a bike.

1. Tallinn is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. To feel comfortable in any weather, take a hat, umbrella and comfortable shoes with you.

2. If you want to save on accommodation and not mix with the tourist flow, then come to Tallinn during the week. The influx of tourists traditionally falls on the weekend (Finns, residents of St. Petersburg).

3. Start your walk in the Old Town by visiting the information center at the intersection of Niguliste and Kullasepa streets. Grab a free map, a brochure in Russian "Recreation in the city" and go sightseeing.

4. Admire the views of Old and New Tallinn from the viewing platforms (free of charge). The Kokhtu platform is located on the eastern side of the Toompea hill, the Patkuli platform is on the northern side. These are the best places for panoramic photos.

5. Walk along the fortress wall. You can get to the areas open to the public from the Hellemann Tower (at the Viru Gate) and from the Nunnu Tower in the opposite part of the Old Town. Entrance by ticket, inside the exhibition.

6. Take a look at the Town Hall Pharmacy - this is the oldest operating pharmacy in Europe. Here is a collection of pharmaceutical equipment of the 17th - 20th centuries, ancient potions and drugs. The entrance is free.

7. Watch the craftsmen at work in Katarina Lane, take part in master classes and buy original souvenirs.

8. Go to the Dome Cathedral. Famous personalities are buried in it, including the navigator Kruzenshtern, the walls are decorated with family coats of arms and epitaphs. Organ concerts are held on Saturdays. Entrance ticket.

9. Climb the tower of the Oleviste church. The tower is 124 meters high and is the tallest building in Tallinn. The observation deck is open from April to October, admission by ticket. Don't forget to bring your camera!

10. Have a sweet stop at the marzipan museum room. Before your eyes, the artist will paint the figurine, and you can buy and try marzipans in any form. The museum belongs to the famous Kalev confectionery factory. The visit is free.

11. Be sure to go to an organ concert at the Niguliste Church on weekends. On other days, it is also worth stopping by to look at the 15th-century painting by Bernt Notke "Dance of Death". Paid entrance.

Tallinn History Museum

12. To raise the cultural level, visit the maritime museum in the Fat Margaret tower and the historical museum in the building of the Great Guild.

If you have the time and desire to see more than Old city Tallinn:

13. Drive to the Pirita area. In good weather, you can rent a bike (there are convenient pedestrian and bicycle paths along the sea), and in bad weather, Pirita can be easily reached by public transport. Sightseeing objects: Kadriorg park, Mermaid monument, ruins of St. Brigid.

14. Visit the newly opened and most modern places in Tallinn - the Seaplane Harbor and the Tallinn TV Tower.

15. Take your children to the Tallinn Zoo.

In order for a trip to this city on the coast of the Gulf of Finland to please not only with a tourist, but with a natural program, you need to know what to prepare for and what to expect from the weather.

The capital of Estonia is located in the north of Europe, the proximity of the Baltic Sea makes the climate temperate with a transition from maritime to continental.

It is almost always humid and cool here, but the warm Gulf Stream ensures mild, changeable winters and fairly breezy summers.

Weather forecast for Tallinn for a week

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Climate of Tallinn

Rainfall in Tallinn is average, but humidity levels still approach 80% all year round. The “driest” month in terms of humidity is May, but the least snow and rain can be expected in February.

Most often, you will have to wander through the beautiful old streets with an umbrella in early autumn - at this time it can rain for several days in a row.

Another feature of Tallinn's climate is cloudiness. The sky is overcast with gray for most of the year, but this does not spoil the overall impression of the Estonian capital, but on the contrary, gives it a special, mysterious and not at all gloomy mood.

The atmosphere of the Middle Ages in the Old Town is only emphasized by the occasional sun peeking out from behind the clouds, as if shedding light on the secrets of history.

Walking along neat streets paved with cobblestones, it is very pleasant to enjoy the warmth that has appeared, to watch the rays shimmer in the windows of cute houses and walk along the sparkling drainpipes.

Weather by months

As in the rest of the Baltic States, the weather in the capital of Estonia is very unpredictable, so it is better to take things with you for all climatic cases on a trip. Of course, much of a traveler's luggage depends on the time of year and even a particular month.

March and April

Damp, rainy, unpleasant.

This time is considered the most unfavorable for visitors, since they rarely get the opportunity to view the beauties of the city not from under the dome of an umbrella.

Although sunny days, of course, happen, and then the air heats up to 5-6 degrees Celsius.

May and June

Travelers will be pleased with relatively clear skies and temperatures up to 18 degrees.

July and August

The hottest and most pleasant months for walking are the last two months of summer with temperatures up to 22-25 degrees. And although the rains can still take you by surprise and go suddenly and for a long time, this does not spoil the mood, because the sun often peeks out.

October and November

Autumn in Tallinn is humid, very similar to spring, but with higher air humidity - sometimes the figure rises to 90%. Therefore, in October and November, those who do not tolerate dampness should not come here. The average temperature is about 2 degrees with warming up to 10 degrees Celsius.

January and February

They can be both rainy and damp, and snowy and frosty.

The end of the calendar winter and the beginning of spring is the coldest time of the year, but the least precipitation falls.

The temperature can easily drop to -15, but the average is -7 degrees.

When is the best time to go to Tallinn

If we talk about the weather, it is humid and rainy in the capital of Estonia at any time, and it is almost impossible to guess exactly when the sun will come out and warm the travelers.

Therefore, going here, one should not expect excessive natural favor, but simply ignore the climatic whims of the Baltics.

The most popular time to travel to Tallinn is not in vain the New Year holidays - the snow wraps up the city, turning it into a fabulous picture, making old buildings look like gingerbread houses.

And the hospitable Estonians decorate all this with thousands of colorful lights, completing the magical image.

When traveling around the Baltics, you should definitely visit Tallinn, which is the capital of Estonia. The city was founded in 1154, and many buildings of that time have come down to us in varying degrees of safety.

Weather forecast for Tallinn for a week

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What weather will await tourists in different months?

In general, Estonia has a temperate, fairly mild climate. See detailed overview weather in Tallinn in different months.

December

When it's coming New Year, some tourists can celebrate it in a completely original way by celebrating a holiday in Tallinn. And it's worth it. By the New Year, Tallinn is decorated in such a way that the city is simply transformed. Estonians are very fond of celebrating the New Year, so they approach the decoration of the city with great responsibility.

If you want to look at the festive splendor and take part in city festivities, then coming to Tallinn in December is a great idea.

Despite the fact that the daylight hours this month are about six hours, the temperature is relatively warm, rarely the thermometer drops below minus two degrees.

During the day, as a rule, the same temperature is kept, but already with a plus mark. Rain in December is extremely rare. The weather is clear. Snow may fall on New Year's Eve.

January

If a trip to Estonia is planned in January, you will have to bring warm clothes with you and an umbrella just in case. The average temperature this month usually stays just below zero. During the day it is slightly warmer than at night, but it usually does not get colder than -5.

In January, snow is rare, but it may rain and the streets will be covered with a crust of ice. In Estonia, public utilities work well, and sidewalks are cleared of icy frost, as are roads. Chemistry can be applied, so you should save your shoes.

It is usually cloudy in January, so if you plan to take pictures, set your equipment to high light sensitivity, the length of the day is 6-8 hours, depending on which half of the month you arrive. If you like to walk around the city for a long time and at the same time want it to be light, then coming in winter is not best idea, however, if you want to see the beautiful lights that Estonians turn on at night, and at the same time do not like to go to bed late, then January is ideal.

February

In February, the length of daylight hours increases significantly, and it is already equal to 10 hours.

The average temperature ranges from -3 to -7, it is cold mostly at night. It practically never rains, it can snow, but in Tallinn this phenomenon is infrequent, so you are unlikely to see snow blockages like, for example, in winter Moscow.

The paving stones are cleaned regularly, so you won't have to fall because of frost. But dress warmly. Tallinn in winter has its own special charm, which you can see and feel only by visiting it in winter.

March

In March, the thaw begins. In the daytime, the thermometer rises to +1 ... +3 degrees. At night, there may be a slight frost down to -2 degrees. Rains at this time are rare, as well as snow.

You will be able to enjoy walks in the illuminated city, as the daylight hours will increase to 13 hours. In March, there are few tourists in Tallinn, so if you don’t like a large crowd of people near historical values, and just in the city, then visiting Tallinn in March will be one of the best decisions.

April

April is the time when spring comes into its own. The length of daylight increases to 15 hours, and you will have enough time to enjoy the city to the fullest without the unpleasant twilight time, when daylight is frankly not enough, and artificial is not yet turned on.

The lighting comes on automatically when it gets dark outside.

The thermometer in April stays at + 2 ... + 6 degrees. The days become clear, there are a little less than half of such days in a month. Nature begins to wake up after hibernation and you can see the buds on the trees.

In May it gets quite warm. The average temperature in Tallinn is about + 13 degrees during the day and + 7 degrees at night. The length of daylight becomes longer - about 19 hours, so it almost does not get dark in the city. At this time, flowers begin to bloom and leaves appear on the trees. Everything in Tallinn blooms and decorates the city. In addition to the standard attractions that are not going anywhere from you at any time of the year, you can watch the most beautiful awakening of nature in this corner of the world.

June

Relative to May, this is a rainier month. Rain is unlikely to be able to upset your plans, but just in case, stock up on an umbrella and waterproof shoes just in case.

The thermometer stays at a height of + 15 degrees day and night. The temperature difference between day and night is usually 2-3 degrees, which is not too noticeable for a person, for this reason you do not need to take a warm jacket on a June evening. But protection from mosquitoes is no longer a problem.

July

This is the time when summer comes to Tallinn. If you want to hide from the heat, then it is best to come to Tallinn, as it rarely gets warmer than +17 degrees at night and +24 during the day. It should be noted that being here in the summer is quite comfortable. The day is long - about 18 hours, there is almost no rain, the weather is not hot, but at the same time clear. In the summer in Estonia there is something to see. In addition to those attractions that are available all year round, various festivals are beginning to be held, which are worth visiting.

August

August in Tallinn is not much different from July. The average temperature in August rarely exceeds + 20 degrees, so if you like to travel in the summer and do not like the summer heat, then it's time to go to Estonia and take a break from the heat and look at the surrounding beauty. In the summer, most of the days are clear, and rain is a fairly rare occurrence. They can add up to 4-5 days out of a whole month and are rarely multiple days in a row, so a rainy day is unlikely to ruin your holiday.

The number of tourists in the summer increases significantly, so if you do not like large crowds of people, then you should consider other months for your trip.

September

September is the time when the length of the day decreases slightly: only up to 14 hours. The temperature is still positive. The thermometer rarely drops below + 14 at night and + 17 during the day. Nature is slowly getting ready for bed. Red and golden leaves appear on the trees, but they are in no hurry to fall. The weather is still clear and similar to August, there is no more rain, but there are fewer tourists.

October

In October, a real golden autumn comes in Tallinn. You will see magnificent fall leaves and carpets of leaves that await you mainly in parks, because everything is carefully cleaned on the streets of the city.

Autumn in Tallinn is a very beautiful time of the year, which is worth seeing with your own eyes. The days are getting cloudy, but the rain won't bother you. In October they are extremely rare.

November

November, although formally the calendar month of autumn, can be safely attributed to the winter months, since there are quite a few differences. They consist only in the fact that there is no sub-zero temperature yet, and therefore no snow. In November, the thermometer both during the day and at night shows confident + 6 degrees, you will not see rain, this is a rarity. Occasionally, a short-term wind of small force can rise. But the length of the day will become winter - only about 8 hours. Also, you will no longer see blooming flowers and lush trees, as the leaves will already fall off by this time. There are quite a few tourists at this time of the year, and if you want to get into all the museums without queues, then November is a great time for this.

You can come to Tallinn from St. Petersburg by train - a convenient and comfortable form of transport. Read more.

Transport in Tallinn

From the bus station you can get to the Old Town by tram number 2 and 4. The tram stop is 150 m from the station: you need to go along the Odra to Tartu Maantee and go to the other side (if you are standing with your back to the station, then you need to go to the left).

Entering the tram buy a ticket from the driver or attach a transport card to the validator, which can be bought at R-kiosk. The card costs 2 euros, this is a security deposit. You can put money on the card for travel for 1, 3, 5 days, for a month. This is cheaper (approximately 0.50 euros from each trip) than a one-time ticket purchase from the driver. The card is valid for one person. When entering the transport, it must be attached to the reader. Free travel in Tallinn only for residents of the city.

Ride on the tram 4 stops are needed - and you will enter the Old Town through the Viru Gates.

Also from the bus station buses number 17a, 23 or 23a go to the center. If there are few things , from the bus station to the Old Town can be reached on foot in about 30 minutes.

From the bus station to the airport can be reached by bus number 2. The stop is located 200-200 m from the bus station. You need to go along the Odra to Tartu Maantee and without crossing the street go a little to the right. It also goes to the seaport and ferries by bus number 2, but in the other direction. It runs three times an hour according to the schedule, which hangs at the bus stop. Bus number 65 goes from Lasnamäe to the airport.

From railway station Balti jaam airport can be reached by Hansabus bus, which runs twice an hour from 7.00 to 18.00. The fare is 2 euros. It also stops at the bus station. Another option is a taxi, a trip within the city center will cost 3-6 euros.

Route information transport in Tallinn and the schedule can be viewed (in English).

Where to stay

There are quite a lot in Tallinn good cheap hotels. So, a double room in a hotel in the Old Town and 5 minutes from it costs from 40 euros. From inexpensive hotels, we can recommend Park Inn Central Tallinn (a convenient location for those traveling from the bus station and from the airport), L`Ermitage (nice design of the rooms), Shnelli (near the railway station), Oru Hotel (near the airport), etc. There are several spa hotels, where it is especially pleasant in the cold season.

Also in Tallinn there are many hostels, including in the city center. A night in a room for men and women will cost from 16 euros. During the season (July-August), hotels and hostels must be booked in advance, otherwise it is difficult to find an inexpensive room.

If you are traveling with a group, it is very convenient (and inexpensive) to stay in an apartment. For example, OldHouse Apartments & Hostel on Vene Street: this is a two-room apartment in an old house (double bed and sofa) costs 79 euros / day for everyone. Periodically there are discounts of 25%. In this hostel, a double room costs 37 euros, amenities are nearby in the corridor.

Here you can see prices for hotels in Tallinn

Cautions

Do not ride in transport as a hare , fines for ticketless travel - 40 euros, there are no concessions for tourists.

In the city center you can see signs warning that bags are being torn out. How often such incidents happen is not known, but you should be careful.

Cross the road green light, otherwise they may be fined.

Smoking in public places is prohibited in Estonia, otherwise you will also have to pay a fine.

What to buy in Tallinn

Tallinn has many small souvenir shops with magnets, postcards, calendars and other gizmos.

The Old City has several shops and markets (for example, the famous market on Müürivahe, near the Viru Gate) with traditional knitwear, carpets and other handicrafts. Wool is usually pretty good.

For clothes and shoes you can go to Stockman (Liivalaia, 53), Viru Keskus, Tallinna Kaubamaja (Gonsiori,2), Rotermanni Keskus, etc.

In Viru Keskus below isa supermarket where you can buy chocolate, the famous Vana Tallinn liquor, marzipan figurines and much more, the choice is very large, but the prices here are slightly higher than in non-tourist places.

Souvenirs are cheaper buy in hypermarkets like Prisma. The closest one from the bus station is in the shopping center "Sikupilli", up the Tartu Highway.

Lookouts

At least two or three the lookouts are worth a visit. Of the most interesting:

1) Lookouts (Vaterplatvorm) in the Old City.

Patkuli - you can get here from Rahukohtu street, and to the Kohtuotsa site - from Kohtu. All traditional views of old Tallinn are filmed from here.

2) You can also look at the city from the observation deck on the Church of St. Olaf or Olevista on Lai 50. To climb to the narrow observation deck, you will have to overcome 258 steps. You can get here daily from 10 am to 6 pm. A ticket costs 2 euros. You will have to climb a steep staircase, from the top you have a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings. The height of Oleviste is 124 m, it used to be higher and was even considered the tallest building in medieval Europe.

Other options:

3) Nice view also from the upper floors of the Radisson Blu Hotel Olumpia. At the entrance you can say that you are going to Club26.

4) In summer from 11.00 to 18.00 you can climb the tower of the City Hall (the height of the observation deck is 34 m). Entrance at the cafe "Tristan and Isolde".

What to see in Tallinn

FROMwhat time The need for a walk in the Old Town depends on your manner of walking and seeing the city. I can wander around Tallinn and take pictures for hours, looking at the roofs, doors and hatches on the streets, for others a cursory inspection of 2-3 hours is enough.

Old Tallinn consists from Toompea (Vyshgorod) and the Lower City. You can walk from one end of the old city to the other in 15-20 minutes.

The main attractions that can be seen in the Lower City:

Town Hall in Tallinn , which is 600 years old. It is the best-preserved medieval town hall building in Northern Europe. Don't pass by. There are many cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops nearby. Be sure to visit the old pharmacy, which is located opposite the town hall.

Church of Oleviste on Lai 50 - the highest in old Tallinn, white - one of the most recognizable sights of Tallinn. The church is active and open to all. For 2 euros you can climb to the observation deck (see above).

The Maritime Museum at the Fat Margaret Tower on Pikk 70. Everything related to by the Baltic Sea: lots and compasses, models of sailboats, old maps and much more. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.

Market for knitwear and souvenirs near the Virus Gates

From the new museums you can see Puppet Museum Nunne 8. This small museum in the city center has about 1,700 puppets, most of them theatrical. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00. The ticket costs 5 euros

The main attractions in Toompea (Vyshhorod)

Two viewing platforms (see above)

Toompea Castle with a 48-meter tower "Long German". Now the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) is located here.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - the largest Orthodox cathedral in Tallinn

The Dome Cathedral - the oldest church in Tallinn. Here, in particular, Ivan Kruzenshtern is buried.

Church of Niguliste . Now here is a branch of the Estonian Art Museum. If you're lucky, you can get to an organ concert.

In the Kik-in-de-Kek tower there is a museum of the military history of Tallinn and its fortifications. The museum is open from 10.30 to 18.00 or until 17.30 depending on the season. The price for the museum is 4.5 euros, for the dungeons (by appointment at the box office or via the Internet) - 5.75 euros.

Close to Old Town

The Occupation Museum is located a few minutes walk from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. It is dedicated to the Soviet and German occupation. You can watch a 30-minute film in Russian, English, Estonian, a lot of interesting exhibits - from dishes and radiograms to vending machines for soda and cars. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 18.00. The ticket costs 2 euros.

Outside the Old City

If you have arrived more than for one day, it is worth taking a ride outside the Old City. Transport links are quite good, so you can safely go to the outskirts.

Kadriorg

Kadriorg- one of the most prestigious districts of Tallinn. Here is the palace of Catherine I in the Baroque style (now the Museum of Foreign Art is located here) and a beautiful park in which the house-museum of Peter I is located.

Located in Kadriorg residence of the President of the Republic of Estonia, many embassies.

From palace to famous monument battleship "Mermaid" - 10 minutes walk along a beautiful alley. Newlyweds often come here. From here you can return by bus to the city center or go the other way to Pirita and the Botanical Garden.

How to get to Kadriorg

From the city center to get to Kadriorg you can take tram number 1 and 3, go about 10 minutes. On buses No. 1, 1a, 19, 29, 29a, 29b, 34a, 38, 44 (the bus terminal is located in Viru Keskus on the first floor), get off at the J.Poska stop. On foot for 20-30 minutes, from Tolstaya Margarita you go down, past shopping centers and further along the streets with private houses

Pyrite

Pirita is nice in summer, this area is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. There is a large beach, several hotels, including spas, restaurants and cafes.

Monastery of Saint Birgitta(Est. Pirita klooster, Pirita) on Merivälja tee 18. There is not much left of the monastery, but in the summer it is very pleasant to wander here. It is located 7 km from the city center. In summer it is open from 9.00 to 19.00, in other months it opens later and closes earlier. Entrance 2 euros.

Maarjamägi Castle(Maarjamäe loss) - the former summer residence of the family of Count Anatoly Vladimirovich Orlov-Davydov. The park contains sculptures and busts of the leaders of the communist movement, collected from all over Estonia.

From Pirita can be reached to the Botanical Garden. The garden is large, large collections of tulips, peonies, roses, and many other plants. In winter, it is worth visiting the greenhouses. In March, there is an exhibition of orchids. The Botanical Garden can be reached by buses 34-a and 38 from the bus terminal in Viru keskus. Get off at the Kloostrimetsa stop.

How to get to Pirita

On buses 34 and 1A from the bus terminal in Viru Keskus. Drive 10-15 minutes.

What to see in the west of Tallinn

Estonian ethnographic museumat Rocca al Mare on Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12. From Balti Jaam (Baltic Station) by bus no. 21 and 21b, go straight to the gates of the museum. But they go 1-2 times an hour. It is better to take bus number 22 or trolleybuses number 6 and 7 to the Zoo stop (Zoo), then 15 minutes walk along the sea.

Zoo located on Paldiski mnt., 145. Open daily, in May-August from 9.00 to 19.00, in other months it closes at 17.00. You can get from the center by bus number 22 or trolleybuses number 6 and 7 to the stop Zoo (Zoo).

Other museums in Tallinn

Dominican Monastery of Saint Catherine, Vene 16/18

Jewish Museum of Estonia at Karu 16, open on weekdays from 9.00 to 17.00

Museum of Applied Arts on Lai 17 open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 18.00. A collection of leather, textile, glass and metal products from the last 100 years. The ticket costs 3.50 euros.

Tallinn City Museum

Tallinn Science and Technology Center

Photo Museum in the Town Hall Prison

Art Museum of Estonia

Mikkel Museum open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 18.00. A rich collection of works of art by Western European, Russian and Chinese masters of the 16th - 20th centuries.

Adamson-Eric Museum

Estonian Architecture Museum

Estonian History Museum

Museum of the Estonian People

Estonian Museum of Natural History

Estonian Health Museum

Estonian Sports Museum

Do they speak Russian in Tallinn

In Tallinn, many people speak well and understand Russian, so there are usually no problems in shops and hotels in the city center. Passers-by, as a rule, try to help, even if they do not speak Russian well.

In hotels or museums, not very visited by Russian tourists, they do not always understand Russian. When recruiting, of course, preference is given to candidates with knowledge of several foreign languages, including Russian. And yet, be prepared for the fact that not everyone knows Russian - the state language in Estonia is only Estonian. Pointers, signs and labels on goods are not duplicated in Russian.

Glossary

Avatud- open

Kauplus- score, pood - small shop

Jaam- railway station

bussijaam- bus station

Lennujaam- the airport

sadam– port

Meresadam- sea port

Keskus– center (for example, Viru keskus)

Kaubakeskus- shopping center

Hotell– hotel

restaurant- restaurant

Kohvik- Cafe

Kohv- coffee

Hommikusook- breakfast

Juuksur- salon

Tanav- the outside

Kirik- church

Apteek - pharmacy

Palun- please

Aitah- Thanks

Palun vabandust- sorry

Tere- hello

Tere hommikust- good morning

Terviseks- For health!

Ma ei oska eesti keelt– I don’t speak Estonian

All roads in old Tallinn lead to the town hall.

The Town Hall in Tallinn is over 600 years old.

There are always a lot of tourists on the Town Hall Square.

In the warm season, several summer cafes operate on the Town Hall Square.

Olde Hansa is one of the most popular restaurants among tourists.

A 50-gram bag of almonds with cinnamon costs from 2 euros.

In the center of Tallinn there are many shops with all kinds of souvenirs.

Walking around Tallinn, pay attention to the doors.

These are the photos taken from the observation deck on Toompea.

Weathercocks are one of the sights of Tallinn.

You can climb up to the observation deck on Olevista for 2 euros.

From the Lower Town you need to go to Toompea - the Upper Town.

The Riigikogu, the Estonian parliament, sits in Toompea Castle.

Tower "Long German" - one of the symbols of Estonia.

And in a conspicuous pink building on Toompea is the residence of the president.

There are always a lot of people in the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

In Nigulista, if you're lucky, you can get to an organ concert.

There are many modern hotels near the Old Town.

From Vyshgorod you can go down to Kalamaja - part of Tallinn with wooden houses.

In Kadriorg, in the palace of Catherine I. is the Museum of Foreign Art.

You can spend a couple of hours in the parks of Kadriorg.

From the palace to the famous monument to the battleship "Mermaid" - 10 minutes walk.

If you are going to Tallinn, you should take an umbrella or a raincoat.

From Kadriorg to Pirita - 7-10 minutes by bus.

In Pirita you can see the monastery of St. Birgitta.

There is not much left of the monastery, but in the summer it is very pleasant to wander around here.

New buildings in Pirita, one of the most expensive areas of Tallinn.

Evening in Tallinn is especially romantic.