Packing House, Architectural monument and warehouse in Vanalinn district, Estonia.
The Packing House is a warehouse in the Old Town featuring traditional Estonian architecture with distinctive gable roofs and storage spaces along Vana turg Street. The structure has multiple levels designed for storing goods during its trading days.
The building was constructed between 1655 and 1656 and served as a central trading facility when Tallinn was a major Hanseatic League member. This trading period shaped how the building was designed and used for centuries to follow.
The building now houses a restaurant serving medieval Estonian cuisine that connects visitors to the region's food traditions. The dishes are prepared using historical recipes that reflect how people ate centuries ago.
The building is located in Tallinn's Old Town and is easily accessible for visitors exploring the historic area. Inside you will find a restaurant with seating in the storage halls that preserve the building's original layout.
The interior contains large halls with preserved medieval cranes that were used for lifting goods between different floor levels. These mechanical systems show how workers handled heavy loads before modern technology existed.
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