Tallinn
| Coordinates | 59 ° 26 ′ 14 ″ N, 24 ° 44 ′ 42 ″ E |
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| Population | 434 562 |
| Altitude above sea level | 143 m |
The watchtower on the wall of the old town
Tallinn (Tallinn) is Estonia capital. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland about 80 kilometers From Helsinki southward.
General
Tallinn, which is almost a thousand years old, flourished in trade for the past centuries. During the Soviet era, Soviet-type apartment buildings were built around the center. However, the Old Town of Tallinn was left unbuilt but not repaired. After the independence of Estonia, commercial activities have helped to renovate the city center and the old town rose On the UNESCO World Heritage List. Outside the Old Town, new construction and renovation have developed the look of the whole of Tallinn.
Tallinn tourist information, Niguliste 2 / Kullassepa 4, ☎ 372 645 7777, e-mail: [email protected]. located in the heart of the old town.
Come
There is a year-round car ferry and flight connection from Helsinki to Tallinn.
By plane
- 1 Tallinn Airport (Ülemiste) (5 km from the center).DATE: TLL
From the airport you can get to the city center either by taxi (price about 7 euros) or by tram number 4 and bus number 2 (ticket when buying from a driver 1.60 euros)
Finnair flies from Helsinki to Tallinn many times a day. Round-trip fares are often less than € 100, but due to security checks and other airport operations, flying may not be faster than traveling by sea. AirBaltic flies direct From Riga. Easyjet flies from Tallinn To Berlin and To London.
By boat
- 2 Port of Tallinn (Port of Tallinn) (more than 1 km from the center).
There is a ferry connection to Tallinn From Stockholm, From Helsinki, From Åland and St. Petersburg.
Terminals A, B and C are located next to each other, while Terminal D is a little further away, on the other side of the harbor basin from the other terminals. From the passenger harbor, it is possible to walk calmly in 15 minutes to the city center, first west of Mere pst and then down to Viru Square.
There is a direct bus connection from the passenger port to both the city center and the airport. Line 2 from port (schedule, map) follows the following route:
- Passenger Port - Passenger Port
- A.Laikmaa - City center stop
- Bus station - Bus station
- Airport - Airport
Helsinki ← → Tallinn
Travel time by sea From Helsinki It takes about an hour and a half for Tallinn on faster double-hulled ships and about two hours on larger passenger ships. There are services to Tallinn from Helsinki, e.g. the following shipping companies:
From other Estonian cities
- Peatus.ee Public transport timetables in Estonia.
- Elron Tallinn local train timetables and passenger trains beyond Estonia.
- Ticket Estonian long-distance bus timetables.
Move
- Peatus.ee is a route guide to Tallinn local traffic. Bus, trolley, tram and local train. The ticket can be purchased by phone pilet.eewith the application.
- Taxis can be ordered through Uber, Bolt and Yandex Taxi services.
See
Tallinn
Old Town
Tallinn Old Town (Old Town) has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. It is one of the best-preserved medieval towns with a town plan from the 11th to the 15th century. Most of Tallinn's attractions can be found in the Old Town.
- 1 Virgin Tower, Short leg 9A, ☎ 372 644 0896. The Maiden's Tower was a prison for prostitutes. The tower was originally built in the 14th century and has been rebuilt several times since.
- 2 Tallinn Town Hall and Town Hall Square, Town Hall Square, ☎ 372 6457 900.
- 3 Monument to M / S Estonia, Small Beach Gate 1. M / S Estonia sank in a storm in September 1994 in the Archipelago Sea. The accident is one of the biggest in Europe. 852 passengers died in the accident, of which almost 300 were Estonians.
- 4 House of the Blackheads, Pikk 26, ☎ 372 631 3199. Renaissance style building. The name derives from its builder, the Brotherhood of Blackheads, an association of foreign, unmarried merchants operating in the Hanseatic cities of the Baltics. The predecessor of the house was a medieval building bought by the fraternity in the early 16th century. The fraternity carried out major reconstruction work on the building at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, giving it a Renaissance-inspired appearance. In 1908 the building was renovated again. At that time, its interior was renovated in a neoclassical style.
- 5 Jury pharmacy, Town Hall Square 11.
- 6 Large beach gate and Thick Margaretha, Long 70.
- 7 Katariinankuja in Tallinn. Katariinankuja is certainly the most beautiful street in the old town. It is a small gateway that leads next to the ancient Church of St. Catherine from Vene Street to Müüriva. There are handicraft workshops along the alley, where hats, quilts, ceramics, etc. are made and sold.
- 8 Courtyard of the King of Denmark, Short leg. The court of the King of Denmark is located near Toompea. According to an old legend, the Danes have received their tickets in Tallinn. On July 15, 1219, they were losing the battle when the red and white flag fell from the sky and the battle turned to their victory. The victory of the Danes marked the beginning of more than a hundred years of reign in Tallinn and Northern Estonia.
- 9 Estonian History Museum, Suurkilla House, Pikk 17 (Opposite the Church of the Holy Spirit), ☎ 372 696 8690. The Great Guild of Tallinn was an influential merchants' guild based on the Great Guild House in the lower town.
- 10 Tallinn city wall. You can climb the city wall from the Gymnasium Street.
- 11 Oleviste Guild House, Pikk 24.
- 12 Kanti Guild House, Pikk 20.
- 13 Dominican Convent Museum, Vene 16, ☎ 372 6444 606.
- 14 St. Olaf's Cathedral, Lai 50, ☎ 372 641 2241. 10-18. St. Olaf's Cathedral was the tallest building in Europe when completed. Stunning views can be admired from the observation deck in the cathedral tower. The church tower is 123 meters high and the observation deck is 60 meters high. Free admission to the church, observation deck adults € 2, children and students € 1.
- 15 Church of St. Nicholas, Vene 24, ☎ 372 644 1945.
- The lower city of Tallinn. The lower city of Tallinn stood out from the upper city at a lower level. The bourgeoisie held power there.
- 16 Kiek in de Kök, Team path 2, ☎ 372 6446 686. Kiek in de Kök is an old cannon tower that was completed in 1475-1483. According to chronicles, it was the strongest artillery tower in northern Europe in the 16th century. The tower was destroyed during the Livonian War of 1558-1583, but it was rebuilt.
- 17 Niguliste Museum, Niguliste 3.
- 18 Estonian Museum of Natural History, Lai 29a, ☎ 372 6411 739.
- 19 Estonian Maritime Museum, Long 70, ☎ 372 6411 408.
- 20 Estonian Museum of Arts, Crafts and Design, Lai 17, ☎ 374 6411 927.
- 21 Estonian Health Care Museum, Lai 28/30, ☎ 372 6411 730.
- 22 Estonian Theater and Music Museum, Wall gap 12, ☎ 372 6446 407.
Toompea
Riigikogu - Estonian Parliament House
The upper town where power was held by the nobility. Toompea means Domberg in German, or the hill of the cathedral. The hill is limestone and is 20 meters 30 meters higher than the rest of the city. The Riigikogu, the Estonian Parliament, is located in Toompea. Toompea is about 400 meters long and 250 meters wide.
- 23 Estonian Parliament House (Riigikogu), Lossi plats 1a.
- 24 Toompea Castle. The site of the stone castle buildings is believed to have been a wooden fortress from the 12th or 13th centuries, built by the locals. The fortress was occupied in 1219 by troops commanded by King Valdemar II of Denmark. At the top of Toompea is the tower of Pikk Herman, which was built in 1360-1370.
- 25 The Little Hermann Tower, Castle Square 1. The tower was built in 1360–1370. The original tower was destroyed, but it was rebuilt. Then its height became 45.6 meters. 215 steps lead to the top. Pikk Herman is located next to the Riigikogu, and the flag fluttering in Pikk Herman has been the symbol of government in Tallinn.
- 26 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Castle Square 10, ☎ 372 6443484. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral is an Orthodox church completed in 1894 and named in honor of Alexander Nevsky. The troops he led defeated the German Order in the battle of Lake Peipus on April 5, 1242.
- 27 Tallinn Cathedral, Toom-Kooli. Tallinn's Gothic cathedral was built by the Danes in 1219.
Outside the old town
- 28 Kadriorg Palace, Art Museum and Park, Kadriorg. The palace of Kadriorg was built by the Russian Tsar Peter the Great. There is also the handwriting of the same lord St. Petersburg city and St. Petersburg, also known as Versailles in Russia.
- 29 Piritan TV tower, Kloostrimetsa 58a, ☎ 372 6238 250. open 10-24. The TV tower restaurant is located at an altitude of 170 meters 7 EUR.
- 30 Tallinn singing stage, Narva mnt 95, ☎ 372 6112 102.
- 31 Marjamäki Castle, Estonian History Museum, Pirita tee 56, ☎ 372 6014 535.
- 32 Tallinn Botanical Garden, Kloostrimetsa tee 52, ☎ 372 6062 666, e-mail: [email protected]. Opening hours: 11-18.
- 33 Tallinn Zoo, Paldiski mnt 145, ☎ 372 694 3300, e-mail: [email protected]. Open every day, November - February from 9 am to 3 pm, March, April, September and October from 9 am to 5 pm, May - August from 9 am to 7 pm. EUR 7.00.
- 34 Monastery of St. Birgita, ruins of Pirita Monastery, Merivälja tee 18, Pirita, ☎ 372 605 5000.
- 35 City Hall, Mere pst 20, ☎ 372 6412 250.
- 36 Estonian Art Museum KUMU, Weizenbergi 34, ☎ 372 602 6000.
- 37 Estonian Open Air Museum, Path of the Open Air Museum 12, ☎ 372 6549 117.
- 38 Estonian Occupation Museum, Toompea 8, ☎ 372 6680 250.
- 39 Tsar Peter the Great House Museum, Mäekalda 2, ☎ 372 6013 136.
- 40 Estonian Museum of Architecture, Stern 2, ☎ 372 6257 000.
Tea
- Culture pot, Põhja pst 27a. Community center.
- Airport, Seaplane 6, ☎ 372 6200 550.
- Saku Suurhall, Paldiski mnt 104B, ☎ 372 6600 200.
- Citybike, New 33. Citybike rents bicycles and organizes a couple of hours of guided tours in Tallinn.
Buy
Art shops
- 1 Art Salon Allee, Pikk 34. Classic art for sale: paintings, graphics and sculptures. Many of the works could be part of the art museum’s collections.
- 2 Gallery-G, Freedom Square 6. The small art shop sells paintings, graphics and hand-painted ceramic tableware.
- 3 , Long leg 7. Navitro has a young Estonian artist whose art is sold all over the world. The walls of the gallery are full of his whimsical and insightful works. The most valuable works, oil paintings, can only be found in this title gallery. Graphics are available with or without frames.
Department stores
- 4 Stockmann, Liivalaia 53.
- 5 Tallinn Department Store, Gonsiori 2. Tallinn's most famous and versatile department store. Has been operating since 1960. Lots of popular women's brands e.g. FCUK, Calvin Klein, La Perla, Morgan, Diesel, Tommy Hilfiger and Guess by Marciano. In addition to clothing, everything from espressos and chocolates to household items and cosmetics is available.
Shopping malls
- 6 Viru Center, Viru 4/6.
- 7 Kristiine shopping center, Endla 45.
- 8 Norde Centrum, Pilot 7.
- 9 Rocca al Mare shopping center, Paldiski mnt 102.
- 10 SadaMarket, Port 6/8.
- 11 Sikupilli shopping center, Tartu mnt 87.
- 12 Ülemiste Center, Suur-Sõjamäe 4.
- 13 Rotermann Shopping Center, Rotermanni 5 / Roseni 10.
- 14 Solaris Shopping Center, Estonia pst. 9.
- 15 WW Passaaž Shopping Center, Aia 3 / Vana-Viru 10.
- 16 Magistral shopping center, Sõpruse pst 201/203.
- 17 Lake shopping center, Pärnu mnt 238.
High fashion
- 18 Bastion, Main store Viru 12 In the Old Town; also Viru center and Rocca al mare. Estonian women's fashion.
- 19 Emporio Armani, Pärnu maantee 10 / Väike-Karja 12.
- 20 Ivo Nikkolo, Greater Cattle 14. Estonia's most famous fashion designer.
- 21 NU Nordik, Freedom Square 8. The charming store presents and sells the work of young Estonian fashion designers and designers.
- 22 Sangar, Lõunakeskus, Sõpruse pst.2. Estonian shirt boutique.
- 23 Hugo Boss, Harju 6.
- 24 G-Star Raw, Estonia puiestee 1.
- 25 Max Mara, Harju 6.
- 26 Burberry, Pärnu mnt 12 / Suur-Karja 20. A classic, British luxury brand.
- 27 Alexander Boutique, Vana-Viru 11 a.
- 28 ER Boutique, Rosary 16. Luxury brands, opposite the Versace boutique.
Torit
- 29 Baltic station market, Kopli 1. Located in the immediate vicinity of Tallinn railway station. It can be reached from the city center by trams 1 and 2.
- 30 Central market, Keldrimäe 9. The Central Market can be reached from the city center by trams number 2 and 4.
Eat
- vabalaud.ee, e-mail: [email protected]. Tallinn restaurants - online table reservation
- Eestirestoranid.ee. Estonian restaurants - online database
- 1 Aseri cuisine, Gonsori 9, ☎ 372 6 611 422, e-mail: [email protected]. Azerbaijani restaurant in the city center.
- 2 Olde Hansa, Old market 1, ☎ 372 627 9020. Already a legendary medieval restaurant in the center of Tallinn.
- 3 Troika, Town Hall Square 15, ☎ 372 627 6245. Russian restaurant.
- 4 Elephant, Vene 5. Open Mon-Sat 12-23. Cozy Indian-European restaurant in the old town.
- 5 Peppersack, Viru 2 / Old market 6, ☎ 372 6 466 800. Medieval restaurant in the old town.
- 6 Chedi, Sulevimägi 1. Modern Asian cuisine.
- 7 Bocca, Olevimägi 9.
- 8 Ö, Mere pst 6E. The best restaurant in Estonia in 2008, 2009.
Juo
Cafes
- Chocolaterie, Vene 6, ☎6418061. 10-23.
Bars & pubs
Nightclubs
- Venus Club, Vana-Viru 14, Tallinn, 10148, ☎ 3726418184. 22.00-05.00.
Sleep
Cheap
- 1 Center Hotel, Kreuzwaldi 2 (15 min walk to the old town). from 28 € double room with shared bathroom.
- 2 Teko hostel, Orphanage 13 (The hostel can be reached from the center by tram number 2, getting off at the Keskturg stop.), ☎ 372 6 811 352, e-mail: [email protected]. 7-23. Double room with shared toilet and shower 30 €, double room with own toilet, shower and TV 45 €.
- 3 Tallinn Backpackers hostel, Olevimägi 11, ☎ 372 644 0298, e-mail: [email protected].
- 4 Old Town Backpackers, New 14.
- 5 Mahtra Hostel, Mahtra 44 (Located in Lasnamäe, next to the Mahtra bus stop.), ☎ 372 6 218 828, e-mail: [email protected]. Soviet-style dormitory on the basement and 1st floor of an apartment building. WLAN with WPA 1234567890 is available in the reception lobby. In connection with a few rooms, there is always one shower and a separate toilet.
Mid-priced
- 6 Radisson Blu Tallinn, Rävala pst.3, ☎ 372 682 3 000, e-mail: [email protected]. Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn is centrally located in the charming, historic capital of Estonia. The hotel is close to the business center and also offers easy access to the city’s shopping and nightlife.
- 7 Hotel Shnelli, Toompuiestee 37 (Next to the railway station), ☎ 372 631 0100, e-mail: [email protected]. Newly renovated basic unconstructed hotel next to the old town.
- 8 Radisson Blu Hotel Olympia, Liivalaia 33, ☎ 372 631 5333, e-mail: [email protected]. Located in the heart of the Old Town, the hotel is a quality accommodation for holidaymakers and business travelers alike. Fine sauna and spa facilities on the top floor. Double room from 98 euros.
- 9 Sokos Hotel Viru, Viru Square 4, ☎ 372 680 9300, e-mail: [email protected]. Built in the 70s, this hotel has become part of the Tallinn landscape. Popular with many Finnish tourists, the hotel is conveniently located in the city center. Recently, there has been controversy over restoring the original sign on the hotel roof to replace the new Sokos Hotel sign.
- 10 Nordic Hotel Forum, Viru Square 3, ☎ 372 622 2900, e-mail: [email protected]. Modern hotel in the center of Viru Väljak. Good and rich breakfast. Double room 80 €.
Price methods
- 11 Hotel Telegraaf, Vene 9, ☎ 372 6000600, e-mail: [email protected]. Check-in: 16:00-0:00, check-out: 7:00-12:00.
- 12 Savoy Boutique Hotel, Great Cattle 17/19, ☎ 372 680 6688, e-mail: [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00-0:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 13 Schlössle Hotel, Blow spirit 13/15, ☎ 372 699 7700, e-mail: [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00-0:00, check-out: 0:00-12:00. Alk. 165 €.
- 14 Three Sisters Hotel, Pikk 71 / Tolli 2, ☎ 372 630 6300, e-mail: [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00-0:00, check-out: 7:00-12:00.
Stay safe
Risks in Tallinn
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Tallinn is quite a safe city. In large crowds and crowds, you should watch out for pickpockets, as anywhere.
Stay healthy
Beauty salons
- Beauty salon Felicia (Beauty salon Felicia), Bronze 7/9, ☎ 372 6485433, e-mail: [email protected].
Take contact
- Finnish Embassy, Court 4, ☎ 372 610 3200, e-mail: [email protected].
Continue your journey
- Saaremaa
- Tartu - There is a direct train connection from Tallinn to Tartu and a bus that is slightly more expensive than a train.
- Pärnu - Famous spa town. Plenty of bus connections and two trains a day.
- Narva - The largest city in Eastern Estonia. Fine, restored castle and on the opposite bank of the river Russian on the side of Ivangorodin castle.
- Stockholm - There is a ferry connection from Tallinn to Stockholm.[1]
- Minsk - Several bus options to Belarus.
- Peter - There is a bus connection from Tallinn to St. Petersburg. [2]
- Riga - There is a bus connection from Tallinn to Riga. [3]
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