Fat Margaret, Fortified tower in Vanalinn, Estonia
Fat Margaret is a fortified tower at the northern edge of Old Town that stands guard at the entrance to Pikk Street. Its thick stone walls now house a museum dedicated to maritime history.
The tower was built between 1511 and 1530 as part of Tallinn's defensive system. Later it served different purposes, including as a prison and storage for weapons.
The Estonian Maritime Museum occupies the interior and displays objects related to seafaring, including items recovered from the Baltic Sea.
The tower sits at the northern boundary of Old Town and serves well as a starting point for exploring Tallinn's medieval fortifications. From here, you can easily walk along the city walls and nearby historic streets.
The tower ranks among the most massive structures within Tallinn's medieval city walls due to its substantial size. Its name likely originated from its broad, rounded shape.
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