Vanalinn

No doubt about it, Vanalinn is where you should start your Tallinn tour from. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Historic Old Town (Vanalinn) could be very well described as a large and vibrant open-air museum where medieval architecture and Gothic spires converge with swarming tourists and all sorts of services one can find in popular European destinations.

Tallinn has the best preserved old town in Northern Europe. Unlike other northern European capitals, the city has not been massively rebuilt due to lack of money over the centuries, defense structures have protected against major war destruction, and the use of stone as the main building material has reduced fire damage. 11.-15.

The network of streets and plot boundaries developed in the 16th century, as well as all the most important representative and sacral buildings erected at that time, have been preserved in their medieval form and provide a good opportunity to travel back in time. Many buildings now house cozy cafes, luxury hotels, top-class restaurants or small art and antique galleries. It’s nice to hide from the winter snowfall and drink tea by the fireplace, in the summer there are plenty of outdoor terraces offering food and drink experiences.

Museums, galleries, landmark churches, restaurants and bars, picturesque squares and cobblestone streets, merchant houses that date back to the Hanseatic League, horse carriages, and 13th-century fortifications compose the enchanting ensemble of the Estonian tourist magnet that will keep you entertained through the greatest part of your stay.