Guides to Tallinn. Three walking routes around Tallinn Tallinn guides in Russian

For those traveling to Tallinn for a long weekend, The Village has prepared a short walking guide around the city. IN three routes- main attractions, interesting places and establishments.

Route 1

Old city

Kunstihoone art center and Nu Nordik Estonian design store

Kunstihoone is located right on Freedom Square - a great place to start your walk around Tallinn. The center hosts exhibitions of promising Estonian artists. Now, for example, they are showing the works of the group Can’t Go on, Must Go on. Next to Kunstihoone there is another gallery (there is an exhibition and sale of sweaters with graffiti tags embroidered on them by local artist Jaanus Samm - he will represent Estonia at the Venice Biennale). To the right of Kunstihoone is the Nu Nordik store, which features Estonian design and art, as well as clothing and accessories from local fashion designers. To the left of the art center is the legendary gathering place for artists, the Kuku Club.

Museum of Occupation

A walk along the Toompuiestee alley towards the neo-Gothic Protestant church of Kaarli will lead you to the Occupation Museum. It is located in a beautiful modern building. The permanent exhibition of the museum gives an idea of the events of 1940–1991 - the periods of occupation, popular resistance and restoration of Estonian independence.

Gun tower-museum “Kijk in de Kök” and bastion passages

“Kik in de Kök” is called the most powerful tower in Tallinn. If you decide to look into the museum and get acquainted with the history of the founding and development of Tallinn, be prepared to go to the very top. There, under the roof, there is a cafe with an unusual design, and from the narrow windows a unique all-round panorama of Tallinn opens.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

If, after leaving the tower, you head towards Vyshgorod, then on the left you will find the spacious and hilly Hirve Park, and in front is the most famous Orthodox church in Tallinn, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Opposite the cathedral is the Estonian Parliament building.

Niguliste Church and Notke's Dance of Death

The museum occupies the building of the medieval church Niguliste (Temple of St. Nicholas). Inside you can see the fifteenth-century altarpiece “Dance of Death” by the artist Bernt Notke and, if you’re lucky, listen to an organ concert.

Cinema Sõprus

Turning onto Harju Street and then onto Vana Posti, you will immediately find yourself at the Druzhba (Estonian Sõprus) cinema, built in a true Soviet spirit. Auteur and alternative films are shown here. For example, on the first weekend of November, viewers will be treated to the full author’s version of Lars von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac.”

Tallinn Portrait Gallery

At the Tallinn Portrait Gallery, you will most likely be greeted by the wonderful caretaker Rene or one of his cheerful assistants: they will guide you through the exhibition hall, where photo exhibitions dedicated to Russia are usually held. After viewing the exhibition, you can drink champagne or a cup of tea in the cafe next to the gallery.

Vegan Restaurant V

Vegan restaurant V serves delicious and healthy food at very affordable prices. The menu specifically notes gluten and lactose free dishes.

Bar NoKu

NoKu is not just a place to drink and eat, but a part of the history of the Tallinn underground. NoKu was discovered by artists back in Soviet time- as an alternative to the Kuku club. Bohemia and the creative class still gather here today. Previously, not everyone was allowed into the bar, but now you can get into a club without a sign by pressing four eights on the intercom.

Draakoni Gallery and Maiasmoka kohvik cafe

The gallery got its name from the dragon sculptures that decorate this Art Nouveau building (one of the few in Tallinn). Exhibitions of contemporary Estonian artists and designers are held here. Draakoni galerii is located opposite the Russian Embassy, and many artists play with this interesting fact in their exhibitions.

Next door to the gallery is the legendary cafe Maiasmoka kohvik. This establishment first opened its doors in 1864 and is now the oldest existing cafe in Estonia. In addition to cakes and buns, you can buy chocolate and marzipan from the local Kalev candy factory.

Center for Contemporary Dance and Performance Kanuti Gildi Saal

Connoisseurs of experimental theatre, performance art and contemporary dance should definitely check out Kanuti Gildi Saal. He provides residencies for independent artists, organizes performances with artists, and also oversees international dance festivals.

Record store Grammofon

The vintage record store Grammofon is located on a small street that connects Pikk Street with the Town Hall. Your guide around the store will be a cordial veteran of Estonian club life, Vadim, a constant salesman at Gramophone.

Shop of designer dolls for children and adults Nuku pood

If you're looking for souvenirs at home, we recommend checking out the legendary doll shop - at the same time, support independent Estonian designers (instead of sellers of cheesy amber jewelry). Here you will find classic hand-sewn teddy bears, oven mitts with prints of characters from the series “Rich and Beautiful,” dolls, pillows and other unusual souvenirs.

Chamber music in the house of Hopner and the Experiment!

The building in which the doll shop is located is called the Hopner House - after the merchant who owned it in the 17th century. You can enter the lobby by turning left when exiting the store. Now the second International Triennial of Art of Young Artists “Experiment!” is taking place in the Hopner House. on the theme "Art and Science". On Saturdays you can listen to chamber music concerts performed by the best Estonian musicians.

Bistro Frank

The new Frank bistro has already become famous for its stylish vintage interior, as well as juleps or, simply put, cocktails.

Elevant Restaurant

Vene Street, which means “Russian” in Estonian, can be called the stomach of Tallinn. The Elevant restaurant, located on it, is a time-tested place where you can deliciously and inexpensively satisfy your hunger with generous portions of Indian cuisine. For more sophisticated gourmets, the Ribe restaurant next door (Vene 7) has a menu of seasonal and local products and an impressive wine list. For dessert, we recommend stopping by Pierre Chocolaterie (Vene 6) - a cozy cafe with chocolate self made.

Church of St. Catherine (Püha Katariina kirik)

The Church of St. Catherine is the main building of the Dominican monastery complex. Theatrical performances are often held in the courtyard, and now the church houses the second part of the exhibition of the triennial of art for young artists “Experiment!”

Cafe-bar Sinilind in the old cinema

IN former house cinema, where films are now only occasionally shown, is the Sinilind café. During the day you can have a snack or drink coffee here, and in the evenings a cinema hall is open to visitors, where live concerts or parties with electronic music are held.

Route 2

Kalamaja

Reede Store

Reede sells cool clothes and accessories from local and Scandinavian designers, as well as skate and sports brands. Here, for example, you can profit from items from the collection of the new Estonian minimal eco-brand August, as well as black honey with natural additives Must mesi.

Bar, restaurant, various party venue Hetk

A functional and spacious place: during the day and in the evening you can eat delicious food here, and in the evening you can drink good beer and have something Mediterranean to eat. The restaurant menu is generally universal; neither vegans nor those on a gluten-free diet will be offended. At night, Hetk becomes a meeting place for lovers of good club music.

Sfäär shop and restaurant

Mecca for local hipsters and lovers of heritage style. The store carries both well-known brands (such as Acne and Barbour) and local brands (such as k00d sheepskin knitwear).

Pop-up gallery of the art group Rundum in the Sadamamarket shopping center

In October-November, the wandering space Rundum, curated by artists, found refuge in one of the boxes clothing market SadaMarket. This weekend you'll find an exhibition by Sandra Kosorotova and Keiyu Kriekmann on the theme of self-expression through clothing and social media. The exhibition is open from 13:00 to 19:00.

Abandoned huge entertainment center "Gorhall" (Linnahall)

Once upon a time, concerts of Alla Pugacheva, Philip Kirkorov and other pearls of the Russian pop scene took place here. The complex had an ice skating rink, amateur clubs and much more. Now Gorhall is an abandoned monument of Soviet architecture. Which, however, has a director and even a security guard. Dozens of schoolchildren and students drink alcohol here or come here on dates.

EKKM Center for Contemporary Art, ISFAG Gallery, Lugemik Art Literature Store

EKKM - Museum of Contemporary Art, opened relatively recently, in 2007, in a former boiler room building. Known for interesting, sometimes scandalous exhibitions. Last year, Lugemik, an independent bookstore, opened a branch in the museum: here you can buy books on contemporary art, cinema, philosophy, design, and architecture.

Design house, design store and cafe Klaus

The House of Design in the old fishing port houses a showroom that displays the latest works in textiles, ceramics, glass, and furniture. In the same building there is a pleasant cafe Klaus, furnished through the efforts of the same designers.

The favorite bar of the locals in the Kalamaja area is Tops.

On the widest street of the Kalamaja district there is a homely cozy bar Tops, whose employees know their customers by sight, prepare classic potato salad perfectly and are not averse to discussing last news over a glass of signature cucumber cocktail.

Sea fortress and former prison Battery

The battery prison was built by order of Emperor Nicholas I in the 30s of the 19th century. Initially, it served to protect Tallinn, then it was converted into barracks, and in 1920 - into a prison. Now located right by the sea, the huge prison is recognized as an architectural monument. In the summer, the city festival “Cultural Dust” is held here; sometimes exhibitions are opened in the prison and even birthdays are celebrated. There is also a small museum: those who want to tickle their nerves can go on a tour.

Maritime Museum Lennusadam

Recently, completely renovated flight hangars became home to the Maritime Museum. The interactive exhibition tells the story of Estonia's exciting naval history. The most valuable exhibit is the British-built submarine Lembit.

Dovlatov's house

The house where Dovlatov lived from 1972 to 1975 is in the heart of the Kalamaja district, which gentrification has transformed from a factory workers' quarter into a hipster-loved part of the city. Kalamaja, which means “fisherman's house” in Estonian, is famous for its colorful wood stove-heated houses and green courtyards. A note for admirers of Russian literature: future Nobel Prize winner Joseph Brodsky stayed in Dovlatov’s house in 1971.

Telliskivi Cluster

The main place of power of Kalamaja is the creative cluster of Telliskivi. The former brick factory houses under its roof many creative workshops, design offices, several restaurants, bars and cafes, a theatre, galleries, shops and club spaces.

An architectural monument in Art Nouveau style. It was once damaged during a bombing, but, fortunately, it was restored. Even if you hate opera and ballet, it's worth stopping and admiring the building.

Theater cafe NO99

One of the most successful theaters in the city, NO99, has a wonderful café hidden from the noisy public in the lobby. Keep in mind that the café can get crowded at lunchtime: the daily specials here are tasty, healthy and affordable for everyone. The rest of the time, the theater cafe is an ideal place for business meetings and quiet reading of newspapers with a cup of tea. And in the evenings, jazz concerts are held here. Take a look at the second floor of NO99, where there is a monumental ceiling painting created by artist Tõnis Saadoja in 2012.

The pink wooden mansion was given to one of the most prolific Estonian writers, Eduard Wild, by the government - not for his literary merits, but for his diplomatic ones. The language of the signs is Estonian and English, but the museum caretakers, who speak excellent Russian, will always come to your aid.

Kadriorgsky Art Museum dedicated to foreign art

The museum is located in the baroque building of the Kadriorg Palace, which was built by order of Peter I. The museum was recently renovated and at the same time created here new center education. This is the only place in Estonia that exhibits only foreign art. The main part of the collection consists of Western European and Russian paintings, graphics, sculpture and applied art of the 16th - early 20th centuries.

Kumu Museum

In 2008, the Kumu Museum was recognized as the best in Europe. It houses a collection of classical and contemporary Estonian art. Now in big hall An exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Estonian Academy of Arts was opened. At the same time, on the third floor they show Art Deco-style outfits from the collection of Alexander Vasiliev.

Japanese garden Kadrioru park

The Japanese garden in the north-eastern part of Kadriorg Park was founded three years ago. It was designed by a Japanese landscape designer. This is a real Zen garden where you should stop, stand by the water and think about the eternal.

Tallinn Last update date: 2019-07-04 Tallinn, imbued with the charm of the Middle Ages and at the same time always as modern as possible, offers its guests a lot of opportunities to get to know it. The city is large and interesting enough to stay here for several days, and at the same time small and compact enough to get an idea of it as a whole in a few hours.

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Emergency numbers:	112
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Working hours:	Shops in Tallinn are usually open from 10.00 to 19.00, banks - on weekdays from 09.00 to 18.00 (some offices are also open on Saturday mornings), post offices from 09.00 to 18.00 on weekdays and from 09.00 to 15.00 on Saturdays.
Tourist information:	Address: Niguliste 2 Phone: + 372 645 7777 Open: every day. Closed: December 25-26, January 1.

Tallinn, old town. View of the central square and town hall.

When going to the capital of Estonia, under no circumstances take with you a guide to Tallinn published in the Soviet past. A lot has changed, and most importantly, they will not understand you if the name of Tallinn, which is incorrectly spelled from the point of view of the indigenous inhabitants, is on the cover of the manual!

You need to carefully consider this sensitive issue when applying for an entry permit. All Required documents can be delivered via Pony Express delivery service. Delivery of the passport to the address you specified will cost 25 €. For Moscow it will take about a week. The service operates in 38 cities of the Russian Federation. Consular offices have been opened in the capital, St. Petersburg and border Pskov.

Visa to the capital of Estonia

The visa costs 35 € (issued free for children under 6 years old). For Visa Centers (St. Petersburg, Murmansk) an additional service fee of 25.5 € has been established. Registration of a Schengen visa at the Embassy or Consulate of Estonia will require a standard set of documents:

international passport valid for 3 months. from the end of the trip, with at least 2 free pages,
copies of its first page containing personal data,
original closed passport with Schengen visas,
passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or a copy thereof (for children under 14 years of age - a copy of the birth certificate certified by the seal of the travel agency),
completed application form,
certificates from the place of work,
bank account statements without detailing the movement of funds or travel checks confirming financial solvency (from 56 € per day per person),
2 color photographs 35x45 mm on a white background, previously unused, taken within the last six months,
booking confirmation from the hotel (by fax or via the Internet),
copies of tickets to the destination,
honey. insurance (min. insurance coverage 30 thousand €),
paid hotel voucher.

On the website of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the form is filled out online, the result is a ready-made form for printing.
It is important to know that bookings made through booking.com are not taken into account. An official confirmation of payment for the hotel is required - a signed and stamped letter from the hotel indicating the names and surnames of the residents, preferably passport details.

Step two - arrival or arrival

The flight from Moscow lasts 1.5 hours, the ticket price is about 6 thousand rubles. Airlines offer tickets

Aeroflot,
Estonian Air (also flies from St. Petersburg)

Foreign airlines (often their fares are more favorable) operate flights with connections in the following cities:

Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Ekaterinburg, Samara - German Lufthansa:
the same cities, Rostov-on-Don, Perm, Kazan, Ufa - Czech Czech Airlines;
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg - Finnish Finnair;
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad - Lithuanian Air Baltic;
Moscow, St. Petersburg - Norwegian Norwegian Airlines, Kiev AeroSvit.

Train

Express “Moscow-Tallinn” 034Р (Tallinn company “AS GoRail”, www.gorail.ee) departs daily from Leningradsky Station at 18.05 Moscow time and arrives at 08.47 Estonian time. Duration of the trip: 15 hours 42 minutes. A ticket for a general carriage costs from 63 €.

Train from St. Petersburg from Vitebsky station every day at 17.22 train 809R departs, travel time 6 hours 33 minutes, arrival at 22.55. On Friday and Saturday train 811 runs (6.55 - 14.26). Ticket price is about 30 €.

Bus service

From St. Petersburg, carriers are provided by the following companies: Eurolines Baltic, Lux Express, Sebe, Simple Express, PTK (about 10 buses per day). The duration of the trip is from 6 hours, the ticket price for various categories of passengers is 655 - 2000 rubles. The route passes through the checkpoint in Ivangorod-Narva.

Ecolines offers Moscow flights through Pskov, Tartu (Pechory checkpoint) on Saturdays, departure - Air Station (Leningradsky Ave. 37 b), at 19.00 Moscow time, arrival - on Sunday, 12.45. Ticket price without discounts - from 1890 rubles. Company website www.ecolines.ru.

Alternative ways are to travel by car or by ferry “Princess Anastasia” (departs every 4 days via Helsinki and Stockholm).

Step three - urban transport

There are about 79 bus routes, 9 trolleybus lines, and 4 tram lines in Tallinn. Working hours public transport- from 6.00 to 23.00.

You can get to the city center:

from the airport (4 km) - by buses No. 2, No. 90K (about 2 €, tickets for the trip are sold at kiosks), or by taxi (from 5 to 8 €);
The railway station is located in the city center, and the bus station is located nearby; Luggage storage is open from 6.30 to 23.00, luggage is accepted at a price from 1 to 3 €/day depending on the size; trams No. 2, 4 go towards the Old Town, and to the airport there is a Hansabus bus, every half hour from 7.00 to 18.00;
The seaport is located near the center, 10 min. walk from the Old Town.

Saving on transport

You can purchase various travel tickets at newsstands:

1 trip = 1 €, saving 0.6 € compared to purchased on the bus;
10 trips = 8 €;
universal travel pass for 1 hour = 1.2 €,
for 2 hours = 1.6 €,
for 24 hours = 4 €,
72 hours = 6 €,
120 hours = 7 €.

The countdown begins from the moment the ticket is validated in transport (mandatory, otherwise you face a fine of 40 €!).

Taxi drivers work officially according to the meter, with a receipt provided. Prices:

landing fee 2 – 5 €,
1 km trip - from 0.50 €,
waiting – 6 – 20 €/hour.

A real pocket guide to Tallinn - Tallinn Card. This is a special travel ticket for a period of 6, 24, 28, 72 hours, which can be purchased at seaport(terminals A and D), travel agencies, Monex centers and dozens of city hotels. Tallinn Card gives you the right

using public transport;
participation in 1 excursion to choose from: audio guide, walking, cycling, bus;
visits to over 40 attractions and museums;
receiving discounts in the water and sauna complex, karting, scooter rental, some restaurants and shops.

Detailed information about the opportunities provided and the participants of the action is contained in the guide to Tallinn attached to the travel document in Russian.

Step four - accommodation, food, shopping

Kitchen

Potato pigs or cartliporss

National cuisine is worth trying in the restaurants “Kaerajaan”, “MEKK”, “Nonexistent Knight”. Spicy lovers will indulge their souls in the Cantina Carramba restaurant and the Grillhaus Daube grill restaurant; those with a sweet tooth will delight in the Kehrwieder Chocolaterie, the cozy Kehrwieder Kohvicom cafe, and the oldest café in all of Estonia, Lakomka.

The medieval atmosphere is recreated in Olde Hansa, Peppersack. It is worth visiting the Kehrwieder cafes of the same name, one of which serves ice cream, the other doubles as a reading room.

Purchases

Areas where people traditionally shop are

the main shopping street Viru (Viru Väljak), stretching from the Old Town to the Town Hall Square, where large stores Foorum, Lemon, Kaubamaja, Viru Keskus, the largest shopping centers Rocca al Mare, Ulemiste Keskus;
seaport surrounded big amount retail outlets designed for tourists.

One of the most famous stores in Tallinn, which is definitely worth a visit to buy the fragrant balm “Vana Tallinn” and much more, is the Old Pharmacy on Town Hall Square.

Town Hall Pharmacy is the oldest operating pharmacy in Europe

Hotels and hostels

Tallinn has a wide choice of places to stay, including five-star ones:

“Three Sisters” (365 – 950 €);
Hotel Telegraaf (175 – 424 €);

and located in ancient buildings

St.Olav (77 – 320 €);
Olevi Residences (70 – 244 €);

more democratic

“Ecoland” (62 – 192 €);
Dzingel (39 – 134 €);
G9 (39 – 85 €);
GoHotel Shnelli (from 42 € per double room)

Hostels with the best location close to Tallinn's attractions are Alur, 16 €, OldHouse, Vana Tom.

Step five or why we come to Tallinn

First of all, it is, of course, medieval Old city, Town Hall Square. For walks and relaxation, the park area of Kristiine, the “forest city” of Nõmme with Baron Glenn Park, and the beaches in Pirita and Haabersti are pleasant. Põhja-Tallinn is a holiday destination for young people.

Get your bearings without missing anything worthy of attention, the brochure included with the Tallinn Card will help. We strongly advise you to purchase it!

Since its founding back in 1154, the city has changed its name more than once. An Arab traveler of the 11th century wrote about Kolyvan. Several centuries later, after being captured by the Danes, the city becomes Revel. It became Tallinn only in 1918.
A modern capital with a population of 430 thousand. person occupies approximately 159 sq. km. The country has a transition between winter and summer time.

Holidays in Tallinn

Tallinn can be considered to be a few European cities, which have preserved all the charm of the medieval atmosphere and at the same time all the features of the modern capital. It is better to spend several days there so that the acquaintance is truly complete and interesting. Although, if you don’t have enough time, you can think of several route options that will allow you to get, if not a complete, but quite a vivid idea of the most amazing of Estonian cities.

Visa

The cost of a visa is 35€. Visa centers in cities issue it for an additional fee of 25.5 €. When applying, you must submit a standard package of documents. Children under 6 years old receive a visa free of charge.
You can go to the website of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and fill out the application form, then print it out. Confirmation of a hotel room reservation is required to obtain a visa. It must be official with confirmation of payment made, it must indicate the names of the residents, as well as passport details.

How to get to Tallinn

By plane
An hour and a half flight from Moscow will cost from 6,000 rubles. The most convenient flights are with Estonian Air and Aeroflot.
You can fly from St. Petersburg on Estonian Air (direct) or one of the European companies.
You can choose offers from foreign airlines; sometimes their prices may be lower. Such connecting flights with several cities there are:
- Norwegian Airlines (Norway) - in Moscow and St. Petersburg;
- Air Baltic (Lithuania) - Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad;
- Finnair (Finland) - in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg;
- Czech Airlines (Czech Republic), in addition to the above-mentioned cities, will also have options with Ufa, Kazan, Perm, Samara and Rostov-on-Don.
- Lufthansa (Germany) - in addition to Moscow and St. Petersburg, there are Ekaterinburg, N. Novgorod and Samara.
By train
Traveling by train from Moscow will take almost 16 hours, ticket prices start from 63 €. The road from St. Petersburg takes about 6:30 and will cost approximately 30 €.
By bus, car
You can use the bus service (cost from 700 to 2500 rubles) or go to Tallinn in your own car.

Public transport in Tallinn

In the capital, in addition to 4 trams and 9 trolleybus lines There are 80 bus routes available. All transport operates 6.00-23.00
Travel tickets
They are available for sale in different versions - for a certain number of trips (for 1 - 1 € or 8 € for 10 trips) or by the number of hours. The cost of a universal pass for 1 hour is 1.2 €, a two-hour pass is 1.6 €. For 72 hours you will have to pay 6€. The maximum for 120 hours costs 7€.
Time begins to count after composting. Don't forget about composting - a 40€ fine can ruin your trip.
Tallinn Card
This is both a universal pass for urban transport (from 6 to 72 hours) and a ticket for one excursion (you can choose between bus, walking, cycling excursions and audio guide). With the Tallinn Card you can get discounts in certain stores and restaurants. There are also scooter rentals and a large water and sauna center. In addition, you can explore more than four dozen different museums and attractions along it.
You can purchase it at any of the city hotels or Monex centers, terminals A or D of the seaport, or the Tallinn travel agency. When purchasing this pass, a small guidebook (in Russian) with all the necessary information will be included.
Taxi
It is paid according to the meter, the driver must give a receipt. The cost of an hour of waiting is on average 6-20 €, for 1 km of travel at least 0.50 €. The cost of boarding is on average 2-6 €.

How to get to the city center

Most of the attractions, large shopping centers and the most famous entertainment venues are located in the central part of Tallinn. Therefore, all guests of the city strive to get there.
It is easier to walk from the seaport to the Old Town; a ten-minute walk will be pleasant and educational.
The railway and bus stations are located near the center. From there you can take tram No. 2, No. 4 to the Old Town. To the airport by Hansabus bus (7.00-18.00). Luggage can be placed in a storage room, opening hours are 6.30 - 23.00. The price depends on the size of the luggage.
The 4 km separating the airport from the city can be covered by buses No. 2 or No. 90K. Tickets can be purchased at nearby newsstands. Cost approximately 2 €. A taxi ride will cost 5-8€.

Where to stay in Tallinn

The choice of places to stay is simply luxurious - from expensive “five-star” ones: “Hotel Telegraaf”, “Three Sisters”, whose price tag starts from about 200-360 €, to more affordable offers: “Ekolenda” and “Dzingel” with their 39-190 € .
Fans of ancient architecture can choose Olevi Residens (from 70 to 250 €) or the slightly more expensive St. Olav.
Tourists who are willing to put up with less comfortable conditions for the opportunity to live close to attractions and save money can pay attention to several hostels: “Vana Tom”, “OldHouse” and “Alur”.

Shopping in Tallinn

The best place to go for shopping is Viru Väljak, Tallinn's main shopping street. Along its entire length (from the quarters of Old Tallinn to the Town Hall Square, always visited by tourists), there will be large shops (the most famous are Viru Keskus and Foorum, Kaubamaja and Lemon). There are also several shopping centers (“Ulemiste Keskus” or “Rocca al Mare”) with a good selection.
Retail outlets in the seaport area were built with tourists arriving by sea in mind, and prices there may be higher than in other places.
It is worth remembering the oldest surviving European pharmacy - the one on the corner of the Town Hall Square. This pharmacy, which first began operating on the edge of Town Hall Square in 1422, has successfully survived to this day, having survived several wars and turbulent events at the beginning of the last century. You can still buy all the necessary medications there. In the building with a long history you can also find high-quality natural cosmetics and the famous “Vana Tallinn” - a balm with an extraordinary herbal aroma and a lot of useful properties.
Most city stores are open from 09.00 to 19.00 on normal days.

Restaurants with Estonian cuisine

Several Tallinn restaurants offer traditional dishes. Visit "The non-existent knight" (Kiriku Poik 4a) , "MEKK" ( Muurivahe tn 11) or "Kaerajaan" (Raekoja plats 17) will leave the most pleasant impression - the cozy atmosphere, varied menu and politeness of the staff will leave only positive memories.
Those with a sweet tooth can visit "Kehrwieder Kohvicom" (Aia tn 13) or the more exotic "Kehrwieder Chocolaterie" (Saiakang 1,) . In the menu "Grillhaus Daube" ( Ruutli 11) and "Cantina Carramba" (A. Weizenbergi tn 20A) spicy dishes predominate.
For the atmosphere of the long-gone Middle Ages, it is better to go to Peppersack. (Vanaturu 6) or "Olde Hansa" (Vana Turg 1) . Two cafes bear the name "Kehrwieder", the first (Saiakang 1) you can eat delicious ice cream and desserts, in the second (Viru) a reading room is equipped.

Sights of Tallinn

No matter how attractive shopping and the opportunity to discover Estonian national cuisine, this is not what people usually come to Tallinn for.
For those who come here for the first time, we can recommend visiting quarters of the Old Town with its Town Hall Square. IN good weather You can take long walks through Baron Glenn Park and the "forest town" of Nõmme, the extensive park area of Kristiine.
It is impossible to spend at least one day in Tallinn without visiting the Dome Cathedral (Toom Kooli 6) . In addition to its luxurious decoration and wood carvings, the medieval temple is famous for the views from its bell tower. Visitors are allowed to climb to the very top, from where a panorama of almost the entire city opens.
Located in the Great Guild building historical Museum . Its exhibitions represent the history of the country from antiquity to the end of the last century. In addition to excursions for adults, it contains many exhibits of interest to children.
Katarina Lane- a piece of Old Tallinn with craft workshops that are still working according to traditions that are hundreds of years old. Here you can also buy beautiful and practical souvenirs.
Kiek in de Kök Tower (Komandadi 2) 38 meters high can serve as an example of defensive structures of the European Middle Ages. Today it houses a museum, and the windows of the cafe on the top floor offer wonderful views.
The eastern part of Toompea is decorated Kohtuotsa observation deck, allowing you to admire the medieval streets behind which modern buildings rise. From here you can see almost all the towers of the city. During the summer months, it can be nice to sit in a café and gaze at the amazing scenery of this ancient city.
In Toompea Castle, once built by crusading knights (Toompea Hill, Upper Town) rulers have settled at all times. The once-ruling kings are a thing of the past, and the former residence, still towering over Tallinn, has become the seat of parliament.
Built in the 13th century Niguliste Church, today a functioning museum dedicated to ecclesiastical art - from the exquisite paintings that decorated altars to the gravestones carved by medieval stonemasons. Organ concerts take place here and the best choirs sing here.
Old Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) for many decades it served as the center of city life - criminals were brought here for execution, holidays and fairs were held here.Today, it houses summer cafes, a large Christmas tree, and concerts.
The Town Hall, which has existed since 1402, still impresses with its austere imposingness. In the past, city burgomasters gathered there; today, high-ranking guests are received in the old building and concerts are held.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Lossi plats 10) Built in 1900, it is another decoration of Toompea and the main Orthodox church in Estonia. The ringing of the cathedral's 11 bells echoes over the surrounding area, intertwining with the city noise.
Odeviste Church(Lai 50) , XIV century, became famous not so much as an example of Gothic architecture, but for its 159-meter tower, which was repeatedly struck by lightning.
The 1.9 km long city wall managed to survive several centuries. Even today, the defensive towers impress with their brutal strength. This corner of the Old Town seems to be a piece of living antiquity, alien to the present time.
Perfectly preserved gun turret "Paks Margareeta" ("Fat Margaret") given over to the maritime museum. The place for it was chosen well - not far from Suur Rannavärav ("Great Sea Gate"), which for a long time protected Tallinn from attacks from the sea. The museum presents the history of the development of Estonian navigation, from fishing gear from the Neolithic period to fragments of ships from the 50s of the last century.
"Garden of the Danish King" they call a cozy small public garden on one of the slopes of Toompea. If you believe the old legend, it was here that Valdemar II, the Danish king, who came with his troops, ordered a military camp to be set up. This is also the site of the miraculous appearance of the Danish flag - Dannebrog.
Museum of Nature (29A Lai Street) will interest those who are passionate about biology or simply want to learn a little new about representatives of the local fauna and flora of the Baltic region.
The building of the trade guild, better known as "House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads"(Pikk 26) , familiar to many from colorful postcards. It demonstrates all the splendor of the long-gone northern Renaissance. Distinguish it amazing beauty interiors.
NUKU Puppet Theater Museum (Lai 1) - a place that will be interesting for children to see. Many different exhibits that open individual pages of the history of the theater, a huge collection of dolls different countries, its own unusual Panic Room and the opportunity to visit puppet workshops.
Lovers of secrets and classified pages of history can visit the KGB Museum ( Viru Valjak 4) . It is located in Sokos Hotel Viru, on the 23rd floor. There you can see how true the old rumors about the activities of KGB officers are, and learn a lot of interesting things about the life of the Soviet hotel for foreigners.
This is only part of the attractions that you can get acquainted with in the Estonian capital. But even such a brief sketch will be enough to understand how much fascinating things can be found in old Tallinn.

Tallinn is a city where you can wonderfully spend a few days getting to know its history, local attractions and shopping.

You've just learned one of dozens of interesting stories that you can hear by turning on the Tallinn audio guide for iPhone and Android. We are proud to say that this guide is one of the best in the TravelMe collection! All because it was created in collaboration with an amazing guide to Tallinn - Dmitry Salei. People who know and love their city so well are hard to find during the day, but we are lucky :)

Historical facts and fascinating investigations are interspersed with urban legends and funny stories. Dmitry has an amazing sense of humor, and listening to his stories is a pleasure! This is probably why his excursions are scheduled many months in advance. But, you can also walk around Tallinn in his company, albeit virtual, just download the TravelMel audio guide!

Audio guide to Tallinn for iPhone and Android

We are sure that interesting stories alone are not enough for many; their presentation is also important to them. We have this in order too: all excursions are voiced by a professional announcer and processed by a sound engineer from Ostankino. Well, you probably already understand everything about the mobile format. But just in case, let's talk ;)

An audio guide to Tallinn in Russian can be downloaded to your smartphone, and upon arrival in the city, just turn on your headphones and go for a walk. Any time of the day. Pause the story as much as you like if you want to have a snack, take a photo or buy souvenirs. And yes, the most important thing: such a guide costs mere pennies, 1-2 dollars. Compared to traditional paper guides, it’s 10 times cheaper!

Audio guide to Tallinn #1: Story about the city

You can download it for free!

Make yourself comfortable on Tallinn's Town Hall Square, turn on our story and let's dive into the amazing medieval atmosphere together Estonian capital. This excursion will focus on difficult history city, about how many times it passed from the Danes to the Swedes, from the Swedes to the Germans, from the Germans to the Russians and vice versa, until it gained its independence. We will also tell you about the best places to go on your route in order to really see all the significant sights of the city. In short, we guarantee you an ideal first acquaintance with Tallinn!

Duration- 17 minutes

Audio guide to Tallinn #2: Merchant Revel

During this excursion we will walk around the Lower Town - a stronghold of merchants and artisans. We'll see the Tallinn Town Hall, look into the world's oldest pharmacy, learn the history of the city's main guilds and the unique churches of the Holy Spirit and St. Olaf. Well, this route will end near the monument to the roe deer, which gave Tallinn its medieval name. How did this happen? Download this audio walk in the TravelMe mobile app and find out :)

Duration- 38 minutes

The walking route includes:

Town Hall Square
Tallinn Town Hall
Town Hall Pharmacy
Pekarsky Lane
Big Guild
Patisserie Maiasmokk
Church of the Holy Spirit
Pikk street
Russian embassy
Bust of a man with a lorgnette
German Crafts Guild
Blackheads Guild
Khobusepea street
Lai Street
St. Olaf's Church
Roe deer statue

Audio guide to Tallinn #3: Border between cities

Our walk will take place along the border of the Upper and Lower cities, where we will find out the reason for the division of Revel into two parts, look into the Garden of the Danish King and visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. After this, we will walk to the Swedish Bastion and Kiek in de Kök Tower, and then end this excursion at Freedom Square. Accompany, suggest when and where to turn, and also entertain interesting stories you will have a TravelMe audio guide ;)

Duration- 29 minutes

The walking route includes:

Long Leg Street
Gates of the Lower and Upper Cities
Street Short Leg
Danish King's Garden
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Kiek in de Kök Tower
Swedish Bastion
Cross of Liberty
Freedom Square
Church of St. John

Audio guide to Tallinn #4: Knightly Tallinn

Starting from the tower Long Herman, we'll take a stroll through Upper city. We will see the mansion in which the Estonian parliament meets, we will find out where Pushkin’s great-grandfather lived, great traveler Ferdinand Wrangel, “founder of the KGB” Alexander Benckendorff and other historical figures. This route will end at the best observation platforms in Tallinn - Kokhtu and Patkuli. Let us remind you that you can download this audio walk in the TravelMe mobile application.

Duration- 35 minutes

The walking route includes:

Tower Long Hermann
Commandant's House
Castle Square
Estonian Parliament
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Schlippenbach House
Church Square
St. Mary's Church
Wrangel family house
Noble Assembly building
House of the Ungern-Sternberg family
Benckendorff family home
Observation deck Kokhta
Drunken Knight Street
Patkuli observation deck
Stenbock House

Audio guide to Tallinn #5: City fortifications

Another route for a walk around the Lower Town will run from the Viru Gate, through Ekaterina Lane and Russkaya Street to the Fat Margaret Tower. From there we will go to the “royal” hotel of Tallinn, walk along the perfectly preserved fortress wall, see the place where Peter I often stayed, and look into a medieval merchant’s house. All this is in the TravelMe mobile application!

Duration- 45 minutes

The walking route includes:

Viru Gate
Section of the fortress wall
Catherine Lane
Russkaya Street
Cathedral of Peter and Paul
St. Nicholas Church
Fat Margaret Tower
Sea Gate
Hotel Three Sisters
St. Olaf's Church
Horse mill
Laboratory Street
Tower Square
Burgomaster Hook's House
City Theater
Big barn
Gustav Adolf Gymnasium
Church of the Transfiguration

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