The notebook of Tallinn
Let each bay surprise you.
Medieval and creative capital between ramparts, palaces, wooden districts and conversion of the maritime front.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
City · Heritage · Coast
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Tallinn
Medieval and creative capital between ramparts, palaces, wooden districts and conversion of the maritime front.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Old Town of Tallinn
- Toompea Castle
- Kadriorg Palace
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Old Town of Tallinn
The old town of Tallinn Overlays low-market town and hill of Toompea, connected by paved alleys, vaulted passages and steep stairs. Repparts, guild houses and steeples remain legible in the urban landscape, especially early in the morning before the arrival of the groups.
Castle
Toompea Castle
The Toompea Castle blends medieval fortresses with the pink facade of the Estonian Parliament. Since the neighboring escarpment, the red roofs, towers and port remind that this promontory has long commanded the city as much as it observed.
Palace
Kadriorg Palace
Kadriorg combines a baroque palace with colourful facades, ordered gardens and a park where Tallinn In the interior, foreign art collections interact with the living rooms, while outside the aisles lead to ponds, museums and large trees.
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Kumu
Kumu The museum is located in the relief of Kadriorg with its volumes of stone, glass and sober curves. The museum is a long-term museum of Estonian art, from historical halls to contemporary exhibitions, and offers a particularly rich stop on rainy days or between two walks in the park.
Practical tips
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