Place Guide
The Tallinn City Wall is one of the Old Town’s defining features: medieval fortifications, towers, and viewpoints that make the city feel like a storybook.
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Tallinn’s Old Town doesn’t just look medieval — it has a real defensive edge. The wall and towers give the city its structure and its silhouettes.
City wall textures pair beautifully with:
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Freedom Square is Tallinn’s modern civic heart at the edge of the Old Town — a spacious, open landmark anchored by the Victory Column and perfect for starting (or ending) a central Tallinn walk.
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A deep dive into Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town: what to see, where to wander, viewpoints, cozy cafes, and how to experience it beyond the busiest lanes.
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Viru Gate is one of Tallinn’s most iconic entrances into the Old Town — a perfect starting point for medieval wandering, photos, and a Town Hall Square loop.
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St. Olaf’s Church is one of Tallinn’s most iconic spires — and, when the observation platform is open, one of the most rewarding Old Town viewpoints for skyline photos.
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The Pirita Convent ruins are a powerful medieval landmark by the river in Pirita — an atmospheric stop that pairs beautifully with Pirita Beach, the TV Tower, and a sea-air afternoon.
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Pikk Hermann is one of Tallinn’s most symbolic towers on Toompea — closely tied to Estonian statehood and best experienced as part of a Toompea walk with viewpoints, cathedrals, and castle views.