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Ollie #1 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
5 of 5 stars 417 reviews
Owner description: This jumble of 14th- and 15th-century architecture with its medieval walls, needling spires and twisting, cobblestone streets is also the site of many...... more » Owner description: This jumble of 14th- and 15th-century architecture with its medieval walls, needling spires and twisting, cobblestone streets is also the site of many of the city's important historic attractions and museums including the House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, St. Catherine's Guild and the 15th-century Guildhall that now houses the History Museum. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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Ollie #2 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: EstAdventures provide a range of day trips and walking tours in Tallinn. Scheduled small group tours depart every day from May to September. Private...... more » Owner description: EstAdventures provide a range of day trips and walking tours in Tallinn. Scheduled small group tours depart every day from May to September. Private tours can also be arranged. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Missions
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Ollie #3 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Owner description: An ancient 10th-century Estonian stronghold stood on this 170-foot-high limestone plateau, which was later divided into the Big and Small Fortress...... more » Owner description: An ancient 10th-century Estonian stronghold stood on this 170-foot-high limestone plateau, which was later divided into the Big and Small Fortress with its distinctive defense towers erected in the early 13th century. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighbourhoods; Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
Ollie #4 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Owner description: In Soviet time Hotel Viru was good enough to accommodate foreigners. It also had to be good enough for the KGB ... The museum represents a collection...... more » Owner description: In Soviet time Hotel Viru was good enough to accommodate foreigners. It also had to be good enough for the KGB ... The museum represents a collection of the stories of two worlds. In one of them, mostly existing on paper, happy Soviet people enjoyed a life of plenty and friendship, led by a single wise political party. The other world – the real one – had a nature much more diverse and complicated. « less
Attraction type  Museums
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Ollie #5 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: This magnificent baroque pink palace was founded by the Russian Tsar Peter I, which now serves as the residence of the Estonian president and houses...... more » Owner description: This magnificent baroque pink palace was founded by the Russian Tsar Peter I, which now serves as the residence of the Estonian president and houses the Estonian Art Museum. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Ollie #6 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Ollie #7 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
This historic square has served as a marketplace since the eleventh century and features a pharmacy that has been operating since 1422.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ollie #8 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Owner description: Originally built in 1250 and considered the tallest building in Europe during the Middle Ages, this city landmark is now used by both Baptist and...... more » Owner description: Originally built in 1250 and considered the tallest building in Europe during the Middle Ages, this city landmark is now used by both Baptist and Methodist congregations. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Ollie #9 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: This onion-domed, Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1900 and named after the Russian hero who defeated the Teutonic Knights in the thirteenth...... more » Owner description: This onion-domed, Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1900 and named after the Russian hero who defeated the Teutonic Knights in the thirteenth century. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Ollie #10 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: This history museum displays wood buildings that were typical in rural Estonia from the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring examples of farm...... more » Owner description: This history museum displays wood buildings that were typical in rural Estonia from the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring examples of farm architecture, village taverns, windmills, smithies and watermills. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  6.5 km from city centre
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Ollie #11 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  9.4 km from city centre
Ollie #12 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Measuring nearly 250 scenic acres, this urban park features the symmetrical Swan Lake and a promenade leading to the Kadriorg Palace.
Attraction type  Parks
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Ollie #13 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Founded in the first half of the 13th century, this church was dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of merchants and seafarers, remained active...... more » Owner description: Founded in the first half of the 13th century, this church was dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of merchants and seafarers, remained active as a place of worship until World War II and reopened in 1984 as a subsidiary of the Art Museum of Estonia. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Ollie #14 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Site where the All-Estonian Song Festivals have been held since 1928 along with concerts, festive ceremonies, exhibitions, open-air performances and...... more » Owner description: Site where the All-Estonian Song Festivals have been held since 1928 along with concerts, festive ceremonies, exhibitions, open-air performances and other cultural events throughout the year. « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Ollie #15 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: The tower Kiek in de Kök together with the passages of the Ingrian and Swedish bastions is an exciting part of Tallinn historical fortifications.The...... more » Owner description: The tower Kiek in de Kök together with the passages of the Ingrian and Swedish bastions is an exciting part of Tallinn historical fortifications.The exhibition of “Kiek in de Kök and Bastion Passages” reopened in March 2010 takes the visitor to a time journey that begins in 1219 and offers experience, information and entertainment. With the help of innovative video- and sound-effects and means of multimedia the birth and evolution of Tallinn, the history of town fortifications and the most significant military events are introduced to the visitor.The time train in the bastion passages takes the tourist to 2219. The other part of the passage display concentrates on the history of the passages.The cafe on the uppermost floor of the tower offers magnificent views of the upper town Toompea, the lower town and the harbor. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Ollie #16 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Speciality Shops
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Ollie #17 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Cinemas
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Ollie #18 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4 of 5 stars 54 reviews
This museum chronicles the years Estonia spent under Nazi and Soviet domination.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
Ollie #19 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: The original Danish castle, which was built in 1219, was later destroyed and replaced by a new castle in the 14th century that served as the seat of...... more » Owner description: The original Danish castle, which was built in 1219, was later destroyed and replaced by a new castle in the 14th century that served as the seat of the Knights of the Sword for several centuries. « less
Attraction type  Castles
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Ollie #20 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.5 km from city centre