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Introduction
Tallinn is divided in to 8 different districts, each with its own character and sightseeing spots. Haabersti – mainly residential area with large panel buildings of Väike-Õismäe, built during the 70s. Lake Harku and an extensive beach area... Continue reading »
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History
Tallinn began its living approximately in the 10th century. As ancient Estonians were seeking for a suitable trading place around the Gulf of Finland, they came across the spot where Tallinn now stands. The limestone castle was built for prot... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Where to Stay: Tallinn, like most of Europe is up to the high European standards of accommodation. The hotel industry is well developed, and anyone will find their place in town. Most of the deluxe and hi end hotels are in the Old Town, l... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Dining and Drinking: Tallinn is a diverse city. Its Nordic maritime location doesn't make it an all-seafood spot cuisine-wise. Historically important location made the city absorb any of the incoming trader's culture, resulting in a wide v... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Entertainment: Although being the capital of Estonia and an important business and legal center Tallinn is rather small. Its tiny streets in Old Town house a large number of galleries, museums, sightseeing spots and other entertainment pla... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tallinn Official Sightseeing Tour This combined bus and walking tour gives an outstanding opportunity to a first time visitor to explore Tallinn's most fascinating places and spots. The tour includes an hour-long bus trip around Tallinn wi... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting there: By Air: The Tallinn International Airport is located 4 kilometers from the city centre. It provides a variety of excellent facilities and services to meet the requirements of modern traveler. Information service in Depar... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Fun Facts Tallinn Country: Estonia Public Holidays: 1 January - New Year's Day 24 February - Independence Day: the 88th anniversary of the declaration founding the Republic of Estonia (1918) 14 April - Good Friday 16 A... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Located on the Baltic Sea, only about 37 miles (60km) across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki, Estonia spent 2 centuries as one of Russia's Baltic Provinces before becoming an independent republic in 1918. Little over 2 decades later, it fel... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Exploring Old Town. Start at the Tall Herman Tower and explore the medieval world behind the old stone walls. Views to catch include the Baroque Toompea Castle, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament; Town Hall Square and Tallinn's Goth... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information -- You can find a wealth of information online at www.tourism.tallinn.ee. Currency -- The national currency is called the kroon, abbreviated as EEK, and is made up of 100 sents. The kroon is pegged to the German mark, 1... Continue reading »
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Getting around
The pier for coming ashore in Tallinn is 0.5 to 1 mile (1-2km) from the city center, depending on where the ship berths, and you can walk or take a taxi, which you'll find waiting at the pier. However, some ships dock in Muuga, which is about... Continue reading »
Tallinn Travel Experiences
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Slippin' and slidin' in Tallinn
So we whizzed around Ireland visiting friends and family - Dublin, Co. Cork, Co. Tipperary and Co. Down in 5 days. This after a panic... Continue reading »
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Estonia: Tallinn
Sunday 23rd JulyTallinn here we come! Another city and a pretentious one too, we hear. A favourite haunt for the Scandanavian who pop alo... Continue reading »
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A medieval jewel in the Baltics
There’s something disconcerting about standing beside an empty baggage carrousel in a strange country without your luggage. Worse is the... Continue reading »
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Tallinn
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 a... Continue reading »
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Estonia, land of mysteries
Okay, so I visited many different places in Estonia so I've decided to seperate my blog into three parts according to the places I... Continue reading »
Popular Tallinn Hotels
- Domina City
- Viru Inn
- Domina Inn Ilmarine
- Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn
- OldHouse
- Meriton Old Town Hotel
- Vana Tom
- St. Olav Hotel
- Olevi Residents
- Hotel Telegraaf
Popular Tallinn Things to Do
- Estonian Maritime Museum
- Wandering the Capitol
- Drink beer
- Sights from Tallinn's Town Hall Tower
- Quick sights from Old Town
- Epping Tower Interactive museum
- Experience Western Europe for Russian Expats
- Tallinn Town Wall
- Oleviste Church
- Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn
