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Tallinn Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Tallinn Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Tallinn - Estonia's ancient seacoast capital exudes a
sense of romantic history, being one of the most completely
preserved medieval cities in Europe, a gem on the UNESCO World
Heritage List that is only beginning to be discovered by delighted
visitors of all ages. A spirit of mystery still pervades the
cobbled courtyards of the picturesque Old Town, the winding alleys
overhung with original 12th and 13th century merchant's houses,
barns, warehouses and a profusion of perfectly preserved medieval
church and state buildings.
Tallinn, released
just over a decade ago from the Soviet yoke, is certainly not stuck
in the Dark Ages, however. While preserving its past the city is as
forward-looking and thinking as any other modern European capital.
This is probably best reflected in the interactive exhibits at the
Tallinn Science and Technology Centre, the city's showcase for the
arts and sciences. Public transport is modern and efficient; the
nightlife is pumping from cigar bars and pool halls to nightclubs;
and dining out is a tasty choice from take-away pizza and Chinese
to formal French and traditional Estonian.
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Tallinn
holidays - Top Places To Go
1. The Old Town
Tourist Information Centre, Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 4, in
the centre of the Old Town
www.tourism.tallinn.ee/fpage/travelplanning/touristinformation |
What is it? The winding, cobbled streets of Tallinn's
historic centre are the focus for most visitors to the city and the
hub of the major tourist attractions, which can all be enjoyed on a
walking tour. The walled old town is divided into two parts:
Toompea Hill was the residential area of the aristocracy and gentry
in days of yore, while the Lower Town operated independently. The
Old Town, much of it dating from the 11th century, is extremely
well preserved and complete, its powerful defensive stone buildings
having ensured that it was not destroyed despite frequent invasions
over the centuries. Visitors revel in Town Hall Square, ringed by
the beautiful Town Hall and its adjacent pharmacy, which is still
operating on the site it has occupied since 1422. The Old Town is
also full of churches, like St Olav's, which was the tallest church
in Medieval Europe, dating from the early 13th century. The old
town walls and its many fortresses made up one of the strongest
defence systems in northern Europe by the 16th century. The
dominating landmark on Toompea is the magnificent Alexander Nevsky
Russian Orthodox Cathedral. The medieval atmosphere is particularly
evident in St Catherine's passage, between Vene and Muurivahe
Streets, where visitors can stroll past the open studios of artists
and craftsmen who have laboured here for
centuries.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:645 7777 |
2. Tallinn Zoo
Paldiski Maantee 145
www.tallinnzoo.ee |
What is it? The Estonian capital's most popular family
attraction is the zoo, crammed with close on 6,000 animals from
Polar bears to Siberian Tigers, as well as species from warmer
climates, like crocodiles and chimpanzees frolicking in the
Tropical House. There is also a delightful petting
zoo.
Hours of Operation: Indoor exhibits are closed Mondays, but the zoo is
open daily all year round from 9am, closing between 3pm
(mid-winter) and 7pm (mid-summer) depending on the
season
Phone:694 3300/94 |
3. Botanical Garden
Kloostrimetsa Tee 52
www.tba.ee |
What is it? Tallinn's magnificent Botanical Garden covers
110 hectares and contains more than 8,000 plant species. The flora
comes from all around the world, displayed in arboretums,
glasshouses, open fields and thematic gardens. In just a few steps
visitors are transported from European meadows to African tundra,
or from desert to rainforest. Specialised exhibits change every
month, and thematic tours are offered all year round, the most
popular being the summer night aroma tours, and the rose days. A
nature trail traverses the different
habitats.
Hours of Operation: Open daily 11am to 4pm (until 7pm during special
exhibitions)
Phone:606 2673 |
Tallinn
holidays - Top Events
1. Jazzkaar
From 2007-04-01
To 2007-04-30
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What is it? The annual festival celebrates jazz music
from both local and international entries throughout the bars and
clubs in Tallinn.
Where is it? Various |
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