Estonia Architecture Vacations

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Majestic ruins, modern skyscrapers and unique structures - this is just a sampling of what you will find on an Architecture Vacation. If historic sites are what you are seeking, pick a destination whose distant past can still be found in the landscape. Take a tour, or bring along a guide book to make the most of your journey. Find out when is the right time of day to go to avoid crowds or when the lighting is at its peak. For more modern buildings, head to a big city that's known for it's skyscrapers and other structures should as libraries, museums or sculptures. ...read more »

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Tallinn

Dating back to medieval times, Tallinn is a historical gem that lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. Now a bustling modern metropolis with a well-preserved cobblestone center, tourists can savor the best of both worlds in Estonia's capit... read more »
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Tartu

The second largest city in Estonia, Tartu is know as the "City of Good thoughts." Home to the University of Tartu and the Emajõgi River, this city is rich in history, culture and beauty. Travelers will admire the city's architecture as all of the museum... read more »

Top Five Architecture Trip Blogs

A medieval jewel in the Baltics | May 30 06'

by cessna152 a 37 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Tallinn

"Tallinn: a hearty mixture of medieval Europe, imperialist Russia, all sprinkled with a hint of Scandinavian."

There’s something disconcerting about standing beside an empty baggage carrousel in a strange country without your luggage. Worse is the ominous so... Continue reading »
Tallinn | Aug 06 06'

by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in Tallinn

"Tallinn has a rather nice habit of giving its towers names. There is another one rather less kindly called Fat Margaret!"

Although it doesn’t look far to town, we catch the shuttle bus in. I’m slightly surprised to find we are being dropped of at the bottom as all the... Continue reading »
ESTONIA? Why you ask? I figure WHY NOT?! | Nov 12 06'

by Nicolle a real traveler from Sherwood Park, on vacation in Tallinn

"Looks like a fairytale book..."

Had a great time in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. The weather was a bit of a schock as it was quite chilly compared to Berlin. And, I eve... Continue reading »
Tourin' Tallinn | Aug 19 06'

by slhsea a 43 year old female, on vacation in Tallinn

" Cute young girls with pug noses and pigtail braids dressed as wenches from days of old serve up village friendliness at wooden plank tables offering ceramic mugs full of ale in an interesting array of flavors including honey, cinnamon, and heavy herb."

Monday, August 21, 2006 Keeping in theme with the last entry, I boarded the Ferry at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning and mounted the top deck where there... Continue reading »
Estonia: Tallinn | Jul 22 06'

by Janet a real traveler from Cape Town, on vacation in Tallinn

"A Funky Hostel in a Superb City"

Sunday 23rd JulyTallinn here we come! Another city and a pretentious one too, we hear. A favourite haunt for the Scandanavian who pop along over he... Continue reading »