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When I was in Helsinki I decided to take a day trip over to Tallinn, I was in the area, so why not?! I left Helsinki at 8am and got back about 6pm. The ferry over takes about an hour and a half.
I spent most of my time in the 'old town' section of Tallinn and to me it was like stepping into a medieval Walt Disney movie. It is definitely a beautiful and magic city, but it does play up to the tourists (which from an economical standpoint is smart, from a tourists point of view... occasionally cheesy).
To be honest I spent most of my time just wandering around, through the alleys, hanging around the town hall, just watching people (locals and a lot of tourists) walking about doing their thing.
But don't worry, I do have a few tips and some pictures for you to enjoy!
For an interactive site on information on Tallinn, check out the website below, its very cool.
www.tallinn.info/
Also for great information (less flashy, but still a great site), try:
www.tourism.tallinn.ee/index.uk.php?page=164
- Pros:Beautiful city, majestic medieval appeal
- Cons:caters to tourists a little too much
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Shopping
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Not a shop exactly, just stalls set up by people of pictures they've painted, drawn, photographed or bulk manufactured... more travel advice
Tallinns 'Treasure'
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The Town Hall was built in a Gothic style in the early 13th Century or thereabouts (exact date of its construction is... more travel advice
Good Restaurant on the Town Square
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This was actually the first time I ever ate at a restaurant by myself (not including fast food places). I sat in their... more travel advice
Cruising to Tallinn
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To get to Tallinn from Helsinki it is only a short ferry ride. I went over with Nordic Jet (which was a very nice... more travel advice
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Hope you liked our Tallinn!
I didn't get to see Eastern Europe yet.
Hm maybe I should get my lazy *** over to Tallinn. The Old Town looks nice. Tack så mycket :)
Hello Cassie! Nice little page of Tallinn. I've never thought of actually going inside the town hall. Next time I will for sure.
seeing your tallinn pics, i really have to go back there...
I've been wanting to visit here for years.... this page is just a big tease for me....
I was really enjoying your Tallinn page! I hope to get to this place next year, long time I am thinking about such visit :) Raimundas.
Tallinn sure looks pretty, Cassie, especially in your always beautiful photos.