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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is one of Tallinn’s most striking landmarks on Toompea hill — a powerful architectural contrast against the medieval Old Town.
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Danish King’s Garden (Taani Kuninga Aed)
Danish King’s Garden is a small, scenic park space on Toompea’s slope — perfect for a calm pause between cathedral sights, viewpoints, and your Old Town wandering route.
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Estonian Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak)
Tallinn’s Song Festival Grounds are a major cultural site — a place that explains Estonia’s relationship to music and collective identity. Here’s how to visit as part of a Kadriorg/Pirita day.
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Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) + Victory Column
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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Kadriorg Japanese Garden
Kadriorg’s Japanese Garden is one of Tallinn’s calmest, most beautiful outdoor corners — a quiet design-forward walk inside Kadriorg Park that feels especially good in spring, summer, and early autumn.
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Kadriorg Palace
Kadriorg Palace is one of Tallinn’s most elegant sights. Here’s how to experience it as part of a Kadriorg park day with museums and slow walks.
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Kakumäe Beach
Kakumäe is one of Tallinn’s best modern sandy beaches: wide, open, and easy to love on a warm day — ideal for swimming, long shoreline walks, and sunset light.
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Lake Harku (Harku järv)
Lake Harku is a freshwater Tallinn swim-and-walk option: a relaxed summer spot with a different vibe than the Baltic Sea beaches — great when you want nature without leaving the city.
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Linnahall
Linnahall is Tallinn’s iconic seaside monument to late-20th-century architecture — a vast, stepped concrete structure near the harbor that feels like brutalism meets Baltic Sea air.
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Paljassaare Conservation Area
Paljassaare is one of Tallinn’s best “wait, this is still the city?” escapes: coastal paths, birdlife, and a calm, wild feeling right on the edge of the Baltic Sea.
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Patarei Prison (Patarei Sea Fortress)
Patarei is one of Tallinn’s most powerful historic sites — intense, atmospheric, and best paired with a Noblessner waterfront afternoon and the Seaplane Harbour.
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Pikakari Beach
Pikakari is a Tallinn beach with a wilder, nature-edge feel — a lovely spot for sea air, sunset, and pairing the shoreline with a walk in nearby Paljassaare.
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Pikk Hermann Tower
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.
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Pirita Convent Ruins (St. Bridget’s Convent)
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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St. Catherine’s Passage
St. Catherine’s Passage is one of Tallinn’s most atmospheric Old Town lanes — a quick, quiet detour that feels like stepping into medieval Tallinn.
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St. Mary’s Cathedral (Toomkirik)
St. Mary’s Cathedral on Toompea hill is one of Tallinn’s most historic churches. Here’s how to include it in a Toompea + viewpoint walk.
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St. Olaf’s Church
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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Stroomi Beach (Pelgurand)
Stroomi is Tallinn’s easy, family-friendly city beach: a wide stretch of sand with a big park behind it, perfect for picnics, sea-air walks, and a low-effort summer afternoon.
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Tallinn Botanic Garden
Tallinn Botanic Garden is a peaceful, plant-forward escape in Pirita — ideal for a slow half-day with greenhouses, seasonal outdoor areas, and a calm contrast to Old Town sightseeing.
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Tallinn City Wall
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 Old Town
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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Tallinn TV Tower
Tallinn TV Tower is a panoramic modern sight near Pirita. Here’s how to visit, what to pair it with, and how to make it part of a seaside day.
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Tallinn Zoo
Tallinn Zoo is a big, walk-heavy outing in a forested setting — one of the best choices in Tallinn for families, animal lovers, and travelers who want a spacious half-day beyond the Old Town.
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Toompea (Tallinn’s Upper City)
Toompea is Tallinn’s “upper city”: viewpoints, historic power, and unforgettable panoramas over the Old Town. Here’s how to experience it slowly and beautifully.
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Toompea Castle
Toompea Castle sits at the political and historical center of Tallinn’s upper city — today it’s where Estonia’s parliament (Riigikogu) works, and it’s one of the best ‘context’ stops on a Toompea walk.
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Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats)
Town Hall Square is Tallinn’s historic heart: cafes, seasonal markets, and the perfect anchor for an Old Town day. Here’s how to enjoy it in every season.
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Viru Gate
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.