Viru Hill, Protected park in Vanalinn, Estonia
Viru Hill is a protected park in Tallinn's old town with a gently sloping landscape. Two life-sized sculptures depicting embracing couples, created by artist Tauno Kangro in 2007, stand as focal points throughout the grounds.
The site sits on an earthwork from 1686 that includes two gate towers of the Bremen Bastion, the final defensive structure built in Tallinn. This old fortification forms the foundation of what visitors see today.
Flower vendors operate from alcoves built into the northern retaining wall, and one of the gate towers has become a kebab shop. These everyday uses show how the place serves the local community today.
The park welcomes visitors year-round, and a bar located underneath the hill can be reached through the western retaining wall for refreshments. The terrain includes various surfaces and some steps, so wear appropriate footwear.
Latvian landscaper Georg Kuphalt designed the park layout in 1897, but it was Tallinn's city gardener Hugo Walcher who selected and planted the specific species. This partnership between concept and local implementation shaped what the site became.
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