"Medieval Town In A Post Soviet Country" Tallinn County by musti72

Tallinn County Travel Guide: 1,499 reviews and 1,904 photos

We have been in Tallinn for only one day because we made a day trip with a ship from Helsinki. We had the chance to be there on a wonderful sunny day. We fell in love almost immediately with this charming medieval city. The old town is one of the best preserved cities in northern Europe and is for that on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. I'm glad that many of it's treasures have survived the soviet industrialisation and that they now are again shining with their old beauty.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The charm of the medieval center
Cons:The soviet-style suburbs
In a nutshell:Northern beauty

Last visit to Tallinn County: Aug 2001
Intro Updated Jun 26, 2003
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A Fast Ship Connecting Helsinki to Tallinn - Tallinn County

Sea Connection Between Helsinki and... Transportation (1)

We took this ship from Helsinki for a day trip to Tallinn. So if you are in Helsinki or in Tallinn for holiday, you... more travel advice

One part of the remaining city wall - Tallinn County

Tallinn's City Wall Things to Do (8)

By the 16th century, Tallinn’s defense system was one of the most powerful in Northern Europe. The city wall was 3... more travel advice

A really artistic place - Tallinn County

St. Catherine’s Passage Things to Do (8)

St. Catherine’s Passage is a small and very charming street where you can find many craftmen's workshops where you can... more travel advice

The most beautiful cathedral in Tallinn - Tallinn County

The Alexander Nevski Cathedral Things to Do (8)

Alexander Nevski Cathedral is Tallinn’s largest and most beautiful cupola. It was built in 1900, when Estonia was part... more travel advice

Comments (2)

yen_2 Jul 8, 2003 at 5:36 AM Report Abuse

I also felt inlove to the pictures you showed us..the passageways, the houses and the cathedral are such beautiful! And the ship looks very nice!
tini58de Jun 18, 2003 at 5:41 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page - thanks for showing me around a little - you did pick a wonderful day to go there!!!