Kuldjala Tower, Medieval fortified tower in Tallinn, Estonia
Kuldjala Tower is a medieval fortified tower in Tallinn's Old Town and part of a defensive wall system surrounding the historic district. The structure still stands today and provides views over the city and surrounding streets.
The tower was built in the second half of the 14th century when Tallinn was strengthening its defenses. The fortification system developed over several generations and was expanded multiple times to protect the city from attackers.
The tower is part of Tallinn's medieval heritage and shows how the city protected itself. The walls and towers shape the Old Town today and remind visitors of the time when merchants and craftspeople lived behind these defenses.
The tower and adjacent wall sections are accessible to visitors and can be explored on walking tours. The best experience comes during daylight when the structure and views are clearly visible.
The tower was originally much taller and was partly demolished over centuries to recover materials for other building projects. These changes are still visible today and tell of different periods in the city's development.
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