Tallinn Gate, City gate in Pärnu, Estonia
The Tallinn Gate is a city gate in Pärnu that was part of the former defensive system and displays massive stone walls with traditional military design. The structure is built from heavy stone and uses construction techniques that were typical for Baltic fortifications.
The gate was built during Swedish rule following designs by Erik Dahlbergh and was originally known as Charles Gustav's Gate. After the Russians took control in 1710, it received its current name after Estonia's capital city.
The gate takes its name from Estonia's capital and marks a former boundary of the city. Visitors can sense how vital this passage was for residents who passed through it daily.
The monument is centrally located in Pärnu's historic district and is freely accessible to visitors year-round. You can easily explore it by simply walking to the site and viewing the structure from different angles.
After Pärnu's fortifications were demolished in the 19th century, this gate remained the only preserved city gate from that era. It stands as a rare remnant of a time when the city was still surrounded by walls.
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