Find here the main monuments, museums, and notable sites of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, including its medieval old town and major cultural institutions. Once you visit the essentials, you can explore the city's hidden corners.
Tallinn, Estonia
An ancient natural fortress overlooking the city of Tallinn, the 48-meter limestone hill has been home to the Estonian government since the 13th century.
Tallinn, Estonia
A naval collection in the harbor hangars showcasing the submarine Lembit, seaplanes, ships, and maritime equipment from the Baltic Sea.
Tallinn, Estonia
Central square dating back to the 13th century surrounded by colorful merchant houses, dominated by the gothic town hall with its distinctive spire. Traditional markets and festivals are held here.
Tallinn, Estonia
Russian Orthodox religious building constructed between 1894 and 1900, featuring five domes and interior frescoes. The bells are the largest in Estonia.
Tallinn, Estonia
18th-century royal garden with walkways, ponds, and fountains surrounding a baroque palace housing the art museum of foreign art.
Tallinn, Estonia
Medieval fortified district with defensive towers, gothic churches, and merchant houses from the 13th to 15th centuries.
Tallinn, Estonia
The largest art museum in Estonia displaying collections of Estonian art from the 18th century to the present day in a seven-story building.
Tallinn, Estonia
Structure standing 314 meters high accessible to visitors with an observation platform at 170 meters offering views of both the Baltic Sea and the capital.
Tallinn, Estonia
This medieval fortification built of limestone features two defense towers connected by a gate. It monitored the eastern entry of the city since 1360.
Tallinn, Estonia
Medieval merchants' building constructed in 1410. The gothic façade displays carved stones and arched windows. The building contains the Estonian History Museum.
Tallinn, Estonia
Pedestrian street lined with artisan workshops creating glass, ceramics, leather, and textiles using traditional Estonian methods.
Tallinn, Estonia
Religious structure from the 13th century with a spire rising 124 meters. The bell tower provides views of the city and the Baltic Sea. The church features gothic vaults and side chapels.
Tallinn, Estonia
Collection of traditional Estonian puppets with theatrical plays, costumes, and sets. The museum offers exhibitions on puppet theatre history.
Tallinn, Estonia
Cylindrical defense tower built in 1475. It stands 38 meters tall with a network of tunnels used during World War II.
Tallinn, Estonia
Three merchant houses built in the 14th century and interconnected, showcasing the characteristic facades of medieval gothic Tallinn old town.
Tallinn, Estonia
Main civic center of Tallinn featuring a 23-meter glass column dedicated to the fighters of the Estonian War of Independence from 1918-1920.
Tallinn, Estonia
Defensive tower built in 1529 at the edge of the sea, equipped with 4-meter thick walls serving as protection for Tallinn's maritime port.
Tallinn, Estonia
Institution presenting documents, objects, and testimonies about Estonia's history during the Soviet and Nazi occupations from 1940 to 1991.
Tallinn, Estonia
Large indoor market on three levels offering local products, clothing, and Estonian crafts. Vendors present national culinary specialties.
Tallinn, Estonia
Permanent collection of cameras and historical images displayed in a former medieval prison. The building maintains its original cells.
Tallinn, Estonia
Fortified complex built in 1840 as an imperial Russian maritime barracks, later transformed into a state prison between 1920 and 2004.
Tallinn, Estonia
79-hectare park featuring houses, mills, and rural buildings moved from different Estonian regions to illustrate daily life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Tallinn, Estonia
Permanent collection presenting the development of the city since the 13th century with objects, maps, and historical documents.
Tallinn, Estonia
Religious building from the 13th century built of limestone. The rooms contain altarpieces and medieval sculptures, including the Bernt Notke altarpiece.
Tallinn, Estonia
The museum showcases Chinese porcelain, Italian engravings, and a collection of European art objects from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Tallinn, Estonia
Industrial area transformed into a cultural center since 2009, hosting artist workshops, creative studios, independent shops and restaurants.
Tallinn, Estonia
Exhibit tracing the techniques and traditions of marzipan making, with demonstrations of confectionery and tasting of almond-based specialties.
Tallinn, Estonia
Former fishermen's district characterized by its 19th-century wooden houses, art galleries, and cafes established in old reconverted factories.
Tallinn, Estonia
Market in a renovated building opened in 2017 with three levels of food stalls, restaurants, and craft boutiques near the railway station.
Tallinn, Estonia
This baroque palace built for Tsar Peter the Great features rooms decorated with paintings and a French-style garden.
Tallinn, Estonia
This stretch of fine sand extends 2 kilometers along the Gulf of Finland. Visitors observe the silhouette of the old town from the shore.
Tallinn, Estonia
Established in 1864, this historic café continues its activity in a 19th-century building with its original décor traditional tea room.
Tallinn, Estonia
Art gallery established in a former industrial building of the seaport, presenting temporary exhibitions of international and local photographers.
Tallinn, Estonia
Commercial zone established in the 19th-century former industrial buildings, renovated with contemporary architecture. The district includes restaurants, shops, and offices.