Telliskivi Creative City, Creative district in North Tallinn, Estonia.
Telliskivi Creative City is a former industrial site in North Tallinn that spans a large area with multiple historic buildings now housing artists, designers, and creative businesses. The space blends restored workshop buildings with modern gallery rooms, cafes, and restaurants arranged around paved courtyards and green areas.
The site began in 1870 as the Baltic Railway Main Workshops, where locomotives were repaired and maintained. Industrial operations ended in the early 2000s, and since then the area has been transformed into a creative hub.
The name reflects its origins as an industrial workshop, and today it has become a gathering place for artists, designers, and creative professionals who share studio and gallery spaces. Visitors encounter working artists and can watch creative processes unfold in open studios and temporary installations throughout the grounds.
The site is easily walkable and well-connected by public transportation, with ample parking available on the grounds. Most shops and galleries are open during weekdays but may have limited hours on weekends, so it is best to check ahead.
The grounds are known for large-scale street art murals created by talented artists from around the world on the outside walls of the historic buildings. These colorful artworks change regularly, so the place looks different with each visit.
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