Tallinn Town Hall, Gothic town hall in Vanalinn district, Estonia
Tallinn Town Hall is a Gothic building featuring a 64-meter (210 ft) tower topped by the Old Thomas weathervane and displaying centuries-old stone walls with Gothic windows. The structure occupies a central location in the Old Town and now serves as a venue for concerts and official ceremonies.
First documented in 1322, the building served as Tallinn's municipal administrative center through the Middle Ages and into modern times. Its role shifted after 1970 when it transitioned from a seat of political power to an events venue.
The Citizens' Hall displays wooden carvings from the Middle Ages showing scenes from the Tristan and Isolde story, as well as Samson wrestling with a lion. These artworks tell stories that held meaning for the people of medieval Tallinn.
The building is accessible during the day and can be viewed from outside, with the architecture and tower best seen from the Town Square perspective. To visit the interior and its halls, it is helpful to check in advance for specific visiting times or guided tours.
The building preserves three original walls and seven windows from the 13th century stone structure. These early architectural elements make it one of the oldest preserved non-religious buildings in all of Tallinn.
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