Tallinna Raekoja Plats
Tallinna Raekoja Plats
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This historic square has served as a marketplace since the eleventh century and features a pharmacy that has been operating since 1422.
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- max vEurope180 contributionsMy favorite place in the cityThis is my favorite place in the city! Beautiful, ancient town hall, near the square, cafes, souvenir shops, pharmacy. A quiet fairy tale in the city, a return to the past! By the way, only from the square you can see the five main spires - the churches of St. Olaf church (Oleviste), Church of the Holy Spirit (Puhavaimu), St. Nicholas (Niguliste), the Dome Cathedral and the spire of the oldest building (15th century) - the Town Hall, built in the Gothic style. By the way, next to the Town Hall there is a round plate with the image of the wind rose, which is considered the zero meridian. It is from here that you can see all five spires. They say that if you stand on it and make a wish, then it must definitely come true.Visited July 2023Written 24 July 2023
- chrissieb94Dorset, United Kingdom2,098 contributionsBusy and Characterful SquareThis has been an important meeting place since the Middle Ages. It has been the market place and hosted festivals, fairs, concerts and Christmas markets. There are outdoor seating areas for cafes. Buildings surrounding the cobblestone square are characterful, including the very old and impressive Town Hall. There were lots of tourists when we visited but it’s a huge space so wasn’t crowded.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 August 2023
- Coryy20Port of Spain, Trinidad4,837 contributionsTourist squareAs soon as I arrived in Tallinn it was the first place I visited and it seemed like all visitors were there too. Tourist milling around taking photos or at the cafes seemed to be the norm at the square. The Town Hall is also another popular attraction there. It is a popular and lively square especially over the holidays. The Christmas market was in full swing here and all was lovely. Live bands, and even heating lamps were all part of it for those patronizing the Chrsitmas market and square.Visited December 2022Travelled soloWritten 1 September 2023
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,612 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
This is a lovely little square in the middle of Tallinn old town.
There are several nice benches scattered in the square with the town hall building dominating it.
There are several nice benches scattered in the square with the town hall building dominating it.
Written 27 October 2023
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Brittany_11_10
Los Angeles, CA1,712 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Beautiful town square, historic, and well-preserved. A must-see if you're visiting Tallinn. The focal point is the Tallinn Town Hall, and shops and restaurants encompass the rest of the cobblestoned square. If not necessarily geographically/physically, it is certainly the figurative center of Old Town.
Written 10 September 2023
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad4,837 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
As soon as I arrived in Tallinn it was the first place I visited and it seemed like all visitors were there too. Tourist milling around taking photos or at the cafes seemed to be the norm at the square.
The Town Hall is also another popular attraction there. It is a popular and lively square especially over the holidays. The Christmas market was in full swing here and all was lovely. Live bands, and even heating lamps were all part of it for those patronizing the Chrsitmas market and square.
The Town Hall is also another popular attraction there. It is a popular and lively square especially over the holidays. The Christmas market was in full swing here and all was lovely. Live bands, and even heating lamps were all part of it for those patronizing the Chrsitmas market and square.
Written 1 September 2023
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Mark T
Aberdeen, WA2,834 contributions
Aug 2023
A beautiful medieval square with restaurants and bars,A great place to people-watch before or after walking around old town
Written 27 August 2023
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chrissieb94
Dorset, UK2,098 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This has been an important meeting place since the Middle Ages. It has been the market place and hosted festivals, fairs, concerts and Christmas markets. There are outdoor seating areas for cafes. Buildings surrounding the cobblestone square are characterful, including the very old and impressive Town Hall. There were lots of tourists when we visited but it’s a huge space so wasn’t crowded.
Written 24 August 2023
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KellyLS144
Nottingham, UK23 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A beautiful medieval square overrun with tourists, restaurants and bars with staff heckling you to eat or drink at their establishment. It completely ruins the atmosphere of this square. Why oh why is there an Irish pub on this medieval square?! Hideous! Take a few pics and get out of there, and escape to a back street of old town away from the hoards of tourists.
Written 3 August 2023
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max v
Europe180 contributions
July 2023
This is my favorite place in the city! Beautiful, ancient town hall, near the square, cafes, souvenir shops, pharmacy. A quiet fairy tale in the city, a return to the past! By the way, only from the square you can see the five main spires - the churches of St. Olaf church (Oleviste), Church of the Holy Spirit (Puhavaimu), St. Nicholas (Niguliste), the Dome Cathedral and the spire of the oldest building (15th century) - the Town Hall, built in the Gothic style. By the way, next to the Town Hall there is a round plate with the image of the wind rose, which is considered the zero meridian. It is from here that you can see all five spires. They say that if you stand on it and make a wish, then it must definitely come true.
Written 25 July 2023
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Janka K
Brno, Czech Republic6,340 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
The square is not that interesting, not having anything in the middle or so, but it surely offers space for different kind of events or markets in the city. And if nothing else, the building around the square create very nice scenery to look at or to take a picture of.
Written 5 July 2023
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LostInTime
Pittsburgh, PA11,753 contributions
June 2023 • Business
This square is quite beautiful. It’s like going back in time. I enjoyed an ice cream cone while I sat and looked around. Very nice.
Written 13 June 2023
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VJ
Kokkola, Finland105 contributions
June 2022 • Solo
I was lucky to arrive here during a medieval festival (Music, singing, plazas, clothing and that sort of stuff). A very great experience.
Written 12 June 2023
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Emma-Leigh B
Harlow, UK6 contributions
Can any recommend as good hotel close to to the markets that's at a good budget price please? :)
IS T
Ely, UK397 contributions
Air B&B was excellent.
dann94
Stevenage, UK101 contributions
We want to go to Tallinn in December 2017 for the Christmas market. Is it a good market firstly?
Also Is there an outdoor ice skating rink anywhere in the city?
And finally I will be going with my girlfriend for 4 days. I imagine the Christmas market will take up one day but what is there to do on the other days and the evenings? Can't seem to get a straight answer anywhere! We're both aged between 19-22
Kristjan126
Tallinn, Estonia265 contributions
Hello, the market is good, but I think You will spend there 2-3 hours, not a day. Outdoor ice ring is in the OldTown on Harju street, Can recommend .
Try to enjoy Tallinn old town, but also seaside with seaplane harbour, Kadriorg and KUMU museum, go to ski at Pirita or Nõmme...
Shure, You will like Tallinn
garethr799
treorchy
Is town sguare walkable from cruise terminal
Liina1302
Tallinn, Estonia44 contributions
It is. About 15-20 minutes without luggage.
The E
Australia15 contributions
Hi. Could anyone recommend a hotel room in the old town square for 2 adults and 3 kids? Preferably something with some character and good views of the town square.
Cheers
Anything in mainly in the old town is basic,
3 star
They do have character
but breakfasts are limited
The better ones just on the outskirts like the other Pk marine
Or the kruetzwald hotel
The st Olav is very central good walking distance to the square
And good value for money
But don't expect anything special for breakfast
Didier M
paris186 contributions
Bonjour alain,
comment avez vous trouver un guide francophone a tallin? Avez vous encore un contact? c'est pour mes parents qui vont visiter cette ville et qui ne parlent pas bien anglais. merci d avance
RicarCharro
Leganes, Spain30 contributions
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- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer (From AU$79.15)
- City tour and tasting of craft beers ciders and cheeses (From AU$150.92)
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn (From AU$75.46)
- Tallinn City Private Tour (From AU$377.31)
- Tallinn Shore Excursion: Tallinn Sightseeing Tour by Coach and Foot (From AU$293.45)
- Hotels near Tallinna Raekoja Plats:
- (0.03 km) City Style Apartments
- (0.04 km) Tallinn Raekoja Residence
- (0.04 km) Town Hall Square Apartments II
- (0.05 km) Tallinn City Apartments - Town Hall Square
- (0.05 km) Kullassepa Residence
- Restaurants near Tallinna Raekoja Plats:
- (0.02 km) Burger & Ribi
- (0.02 km) Kooker
- (0.03 km) Hortus Restaurant
- (0.03 km) R-18 Vaike Resto
- (0.03 km) Cafe Margo