Things to do in Tallinn

Vanalinn, Tallinn’s Old Town, is a beautifully preserved medieval quarter that feels like stepping into a storybook. Cobblestone streets wind past colorful merchant houses, Gothic churches, and hidden courtyards, all encircled by impressive stone walls and towers. Town Hall Square is the lively heart, perfect for soaking in the atmosphere from a cozy café. Climbing Toompea Hill offers panoramic views over red-tiled rooftops and the Baltic Sea. By day, it’s a treasure of history and architecture; by night, lantern-lit streets create a magical charm. Vanalinn is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic medieval ambiance with a vibrant modern twist.

The interior decoration of Tallinn Town Hall is as simple as its exterior architecture. There are two halls that are worth seeing. The Civic Hall was where banquets were held and city laws were read in the Middle Ages. Today, it is still used for receptions and concerts. The walls of the hall are freshly painted and very bright. There are not many decorations in the hall. The most eye-catching one is the knitted tapestry hanging on the wall, which depicts the life of King Solomon. A careful appreciation of these tapestries shows that the characters are dressed quite noble and their movements are extremely elegant. The whole picture is very harmonious and charming, very similar to the international Gothic art style popular in the late Middle Ages. The Parliament Hall is where the city council gathers to discuss local laws and regulations. Many of the oldest decorations are preserved here. However, the door of the hall was produced by the Tallinn Grand Piano Factory. It is black and varnished, just like a piano cover. There is also a 15th-century wooden carved bench in the hall, covered with a piece of velvet cloth, and decorated with exquisite hollow carvings on both sides of the bench, which is the oldest wood carving artwork in Estonia. In general, the decorations preserved inside Tallinn Town Hall are not as cool and charming as those in other major European city town halls. However, as the only Gothic town hall left in several Nordic countries, it is also a window to peek into and understand Tallinn's medieval art.

Tallinn and it’s wonderfully preserved medieval architecture. A mesmerising city with it’s unique history and beautiful art . We spend three days in Tallinn and I think it’s not enough because so much to be seen. We organised a day trip to Helsinki by Ferry and it was worthy cobbled stone wall at old town medical wall

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, has a beautiful old town that still retains its original walls and cobblestone streets, as well as 15th-century defense towers. The walls of Tallinn Old Town are one of the best-preserved medieval city walls in Europe.

【View】It is worth seeing the cathedral combined with the entire castle and the castle mound (actually, otherwise it would not work because it is an integral part of the castle). There are organs and baptisteries in the spacious and bright rooms with photos, as well as churches and souvenir shops. Although the cathedral obviously does not claim to be an architectural masterpiece, you can learn many interesting facts and legends with the help of an audio guide (including in Russian).

We were late October so the statues were packed up and unfortunately we didn't get to see them. The park is huge and well groomed and the ducks and squirrels are not afraid of people at all. I recommend you take good things with you. Didn't visit the palace but the view from outside is impressive.

Absolutely amazing view. A real gem of tallin and should definitely not be missed. Trust me you definitely want to check this place out as the views are insane!!!

The Lower Town is near the Town Hall Square. Walk along the path to the Town Hall Square in the center of the old town. The Town Hall Square is very large, and festivals and concerts in the old town of Tallinn are held here. It was snowing lightly when we arrived at the square, and the snowflakes were dancing on the square.