Tallinn is the biggest and most important town of Estonia, being the capital city of the country and it has a thriving commercial as well as cultural centre. This small town of the erstwhile Soviet Union has developed into a major harbour and a truely exquisite place. Our local company has selected the best range of Tallinn hotels for you to enjoy your holiday in Tallinn!
Tallinn is a treasure that has only recently been discovered by tourists. So why not head to this harbour town and discover some new things that others have not heard about!
The town has a population of about 400,000 people and Tallinn lies in the north-eastern part of the country as you can see on the Tallinn map. The strategic location of Tallinn had made it a conflict zone between the Scandinavian countries, Germany and Russia. Hence the town was targeted several times. It was looted, raided and bombed. However in 1997, UNESCO included the old town of Tallinn as a place of cultural significance in the World Heritage List. Why not check out our list of Tallinn Tours to see all of what Tallinn has to offer?
The old town is preserved like one of the many medieval cities which existed in an era gone by. Take a look at our Tallinn Hotels in the old town. You will get to see cobbled patios, meandering lanes cutting across barns, warehouses,12th and 13th century merchant houses and completely preserved state buildings and churches. All this lends a charming, romantic aura to this jewel on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. Check out our full range of Tallinn Hotels as you plan your trip!
You can easily cover the old town on foot and view the many old buildings, which are in good condition, especially after being renovated. The best place to begin this trek is the Raekoja Plats or the Townhouse Square. From here you can go up to the Castle Square or the Pikk Jalg. You will discover the Toompea Castle, which symbolised the Tsar's power in Estonia in the 19th century, and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral on Castle Hill. The walk around the walls of the city gives a feel of the place as it existed in medieval times. The city had 66 towers, of which only 19 remain today. These towers now house restaurants, offices or shops. The three oldest towers are known as Kuldjala, Nunna and Sauna. Are you looking for a hotel in Tallinn? We have a variety of Tallinn hotels for any budget!
Tallinn is an interesting mix of old and new and there are many things to see and do in Tallinn. Released from the grip of the Soviet Union around ten years ago, this city is as progressive as any other contemporary European capital. This fact is evident at the Tallinn Science and Technology Centre, where interactive exhibits reflect the city's progress in arts and science. The city has a very efficient Tallinn public transport system and nightlife options include nightclubs, pool halls and cigar bars. To appease your hunger you can choose from a wide variety of Estonian cuisines. Take your pick from Chinese, traditional Estonian, formal French and even the popular takeaway pizza.
Museums covering a variety of fields like nature, art, architecture and history can be found in this city. It is especially a treat for art lovers as the museums display exhibits of established artists. These exhibits are changed on a regular basis, giving the museums' halls and galleries a fresh look.For the most up to date information on the upcoming exhibits and events visit our Tallinn events page. You can also get glimpses of sculpture, graphic art, paintings and applied arts by new talent and lesser-known artists from Estonia and other parts of the world. You will no doubt want to book one of our numerous Tallinn tours to go on a sightseeing adventure of this amazing city.
It is a fairly common sight to see cruise ships and ferries docked in the harbour of Tallinn. Such ships come into port from other Baltic countries and this is an interesting sight to watch. A visit to Tallinn should include a stop at the Pirita yachting complex, initially built for the Olympics by the Russians. This is the place which hosted the sailing competitions for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. A tour around the city will include a stop at the Sound Festival Ground, a place which hosts a musical festival every five years. One of the biggest events in Tallinn!
You must also make a trip to the well-preserved Old Town Tallinn, which includes both the Upper and Lower Town and book one of our Tallinn hotels that is not located too far away from this area.
Estonia is not a very religious country and there is no state religion. Most claim to be tree-worshiping pagans. Only 31.8% of the population claim to have any religious affiliation, as seen in the 2000 census. Around 180, 000 follow the Lutheran Church and about 170,000 are aligned with the Russian Orthodox Church.
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