| Page Views: 4,891 Last Visit to Tallinn: July, 2002 | Tallinn - Medieval queen of the Baltics by HORSCHECK - last update: Jun 15, 2009 |
| Old Town from Toompea Hill |
I explored the south of Finland and the Baltic States in July 2002. I spent 4 days of this trip in Tallinn (population: 420.000) which is the capital of Estonia.
Tallinn is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, therefore the beautifully restored Old Town (Vanalinn) with its many turrets, walls, churches and cobbled streets is well worth seeing. The old town is surrounded by a modern downtown area.
A visit to one of the grey apartment-block suburbs in the outskirts shows a very different side of Tallinn compared to the charm of the old town.
Tallinn has many shops, cosy cafes and plenty of restaurants. Going outside the touristic town centre everything becomes even cheaper.
"Harbour lights will change your plans more than judge or jury can"
--- Carla Torgerson ---
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| Pros: | "Wonderful medieval Old Town and impressive grey suburbs." | | Cons: | "Beware of cheating taxi drivers." | | In A Nutshell: | "Rapidly developing city with interesting contrasts." |
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pure1942 Tue Jun 16, 2009 21:48 UTC
Great page as usual Holger. Also loved exploring the narrow alleys and cobblestone streets of Tallinn. One of my favourite European cities so far. Really enjoyed my stay there...helped nicely along with a fair few Sakus ;) | codrutz Mon Jun 15, 2009 09:16 UTC
I have to visit the Baltic States also. Good tips about Tallinn here on your VT pages, thanks | Tripack Wed Apr 1, 2009 12:08 UTC
Thanks for your BDay wish! Nice Tallin page, hope to receive a free trip there for my next birthday ;-) | alancollins Tue Mar 31, 2009 19:44 UTC
I know I've said it before, I must visit the Baltic States. |
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