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The Old Town
(0.51 km) (show on map)
Type: Old part of town filled with 14th and 15th century architecture.
The old town is home to cobblestone streets, medieval walls and many of the cities historic attractions and museums.
Take a walk around the cobbestoned, windy streets. ...
– Gillian (May 1, 2007)boo rating 100%
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Toompea Castle
Lossi plats 1 (0.71 km) (show on map)
Type: The seat of the Parliament of the Republic of Estonia.
The castle is made up of several parts, one of them being the government buildings. The expressionist design of the building is what makes it unique among the parliament buildings worldwide.
Walk up the hill and see the city, lovely views of t...
– Gillian (May 1, 2007)boo rating 80%
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EstAdventures Tours
(0.73 km) (show on map)
Type: A tour.
There are a number of different types of tours to choose from. The tours offer a selection of different sites to see and take in all that Tallinn and the surrounding area have to offer, including its communist heritage.
If you go to Tallinn you should really do a day trip...
– BenZP (May 13, 2008)boo rating 80%
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Museum of Estonian Architecture
Ahtri 2 (1.79 km) (show on map)
Type: A museum.
The permanent exhibition on display here presents Estonian architectural development through the ages, as well as a scale model of central Tallinn, while temporary exhibits focus on various architectural movements.
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Holy Spirit Church
Pühavaimu (1.18 km) (show on map)
Type: A church.
This is a radiant, white church with an octagonal tower. Dating from the 14th century, the Spirit Church is a spectacular structure both inside and out. It has an elaborate painted clock on its façade and it is Tallinn's oldest public timepiece.
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Tallinn Zoo
Paldiski mnt.145 / Ehitajate tee 150 (4.52 km) (show on map)
Type: A zoo.
This zoo is home to one of the most exciting animal collections in Northern Europe. It was established in 1939 and it is home to over 5,400 animals. There is also a petting zoo for children that opens only in summer.
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Estonian Open Air Museum
Vabaõhumuuseumitee 12 (4.90 km) (show on map)
Type: A large outdoor museum.
The Estonian Open Air Museum is like a village, with 12 farms, as well as its own church, tavern and schoolhouse. There are also a number of mills, a fire station, as well as a dancing area.
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Lossiplats 10 (0.68 km) (show on map)
Type: A Russian Orthodox church.
This Russian Orthodox church is a dominating feature of the Upper Town's city skyline. Inside the building are numerous golden icons and mosaics.
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The Dome Church
Toom-Kooli 6 (0.71 km) (show on map)
Type: A church.
This church is also known as St. Mary's. It is in a Gothic design and inside there are more than 100 medieval coats of arms.
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Kadriorg Palace
Weizenbergi 37 (3.60 km) (show on map)
Type: A palace.
Peter I began building the palace in 1718, and it was called Ekaterinenthal, or Catherinenthal, in honour of Catherine I. In the 1930s it became a residence for the head of state.
