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Tallinn's main attractions are Lower Town and Toompea. Both of these old towns are easy to explore on foot. The areas around Kadriorg and Pirita are also well worth a visit, together with Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum) near Rocca al Mare, west of the main city. This highlights many aspects of Estonian rural culture and architecture. Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia and lies on the Gulf of Finland in the north east of the Baltic Sea. The origins of the city lie in the 13th century when the Teutonic Knights built a castle in the region as a stronghold for their subjugation of the Baltic tribes and the imposition of Christianity onto the local people. Subjugation is a feature of the history of Tallinn and, indeed, of Estonia as a whole. Estonia only regained its independence from the Soviet Union as recently as 1991. Tallinn today maintains an aura of the medieval and it is remarkable that many of its 14th and 15th century (and earlier) buildings have remained intact despite the ravages of fire and war in the meantime.

Tallinn Attractions

The Old Town of Tallinn has been designated a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. The structure and surroundings of the Old Town have been preserved by its medieval town wall which was amongst the largest and strongest fortifications in northern Europe. Roughly two thirds of the wall, just over a mile, has survived intact along with many of its towers. The Viru Gate provides an entrance to the Old Town from the newer section of Tallinn which is dominated by stark high rise office blocks, a remnant of Soviet occupation.

The Town Hall Square, "Raekoja Plats", is the hub of the Old Town and its Town Hall is one of the most famous symbols of Tallinn. It is believed that the Town Hall was established in its current location in the early 13th century but that it was substantially rebuilt in the early 15th century. The exterior of the building definitely dates from that latter period.

Tallinn is also a centre for culture and music in particular. Many festivals take place at regular intervals throughout the year. The International Baroque Music Festival, for example, takes place each February and features 10 days of concerts and performances from the works of Baroque composers such as Vivaldi and J.S. Bach. The annual Tallinn "Jazzkaar" Festival is the largest jazz festival organised in the Baltic and has become a high point of the Estonian cultural calendar. The Festival, held each April, features international and local jazz artistes representing a variety of styles. Similarly, Tallin "Old Town Days" in June is a highlight of the summer months. The Old Town of Tallinn is filled with street markets, artists, craftsmen and minstrels.

Tallinn Holiday Rental Accommodation

The rental of holiday accommodation in or around Tallinn can be a cost effective alternative to hotel accommodation for visitors who are staying for longer than a day or two. Modern spacious apartments, suitable for between one and six (or more) people, are available in the centre of Tallinn, in the Old Town and in the surrounding areas. Most apartments are in new or newly renovated buildings and include all modern conveniences such as air conditioning, satellite television and Internet connections. Modern bathrooms and kitchens, complete with towels, dishes and kitchen utensils, are also provided.

 Medieval towers in Tallinn
Medieval towers in Tallinn

Visitors may choose, for example, anything from a two bedroom apartment on the 30th floor of a skyscraper in the centre of Tallinn itself to a luxury three bedroom apartment, complete with balcony, Jacuzzi and sauna in the up market suburb of Pyrite.

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