Wheel Well

The Wheel Well stands at the intersection of Rataskaevu Street and Dunkri Street, featuring a water-lifting mechanism that determined its current name.

Initially mentioned in Tallinn's land registry on April 30, 1375, the well was first named Sternsodi due to the high lime content of its water.

The well holds deep connections to Estonian folklore, with tales of a water spirit requiring annual offerings to prevent flooding of the city.

Due to poor water quality and deteriorating conditions, authorities discontinued the use of this water source in the mid-nineteenth century and sealed it.

Local residents formerly threw deceased cats into the well as offerings, leading to its informal name Kassikaev, meaning Cat's Well in Estonian.

Location: Tallinn City

GPS coordinates: 59.43684,24.74273

Latest update: April 11, 2025 14:01