Kanuti aed, Protected park in Vanalinn, Estonia.
Kanuti aed is a protected park in central Tallinn, bounded by Mere puiestee, Inseneri, Aia, and Kanuti streets. The space features walking paths, benches, and a central fountain with the sculpture Boys with Umbrella created by Mare Mikof in 2008.
The site was established as a park in 1866, built on the location of a former moat that once protected Tallinn. The grounds were transformed from a defensive structure into a public recreational space for the city.
The park served as a popular gathering place between the World Wars, when locals came here to enjoy leisure activities and spend time outdoors. It became a social center where families and friends could meet and relax together.
The park is easily accessible and invites leisurely walks through well-maintained green areas. Visitors can explore the grounds along various paths and rest on the benches throughout.
A monument to Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky, sculpted by Valeri Jevdokimov, has stood in the park since 2002. The statue marks an unexpected presence that links the city to wider European literary history.
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