Siili, Residential subdistrict in Mustamäe, Estonia
Siili is a residential subdistrict in the Mustamäe area of Tallinn with apartment blocks and local shops scattered across its streets. The neighborhood feels residential and compact, with pathways and green spaces woven between the buildings.
This area developed during Estonia's wave of urban expansion in the 20th century as Tallinn grew westward. The construction of apartment blocks shaped the neighborhood as part of the city's modern growth.
The name of this neighborhood comes from the Estonian word for hedgehog, showing how local place names connect to native wildlife. Such names shape how residents think about their surroundings.
The neighborhood is well connected by public transportation with regular buses heading to central Tallinn. Walking around is straightforward with flat, wide streets that are easy to navigate.
The area remains one of the smaller residential communities in Mustamäe, which keeps it quieter and more neighborhood-like in feel. This scale gives it a more personal quality compared to larger districts nearby.
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