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Tallinn
Attractions - Things to do
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 |
4. Rocca al mare Tivoli
Paldiski Maantee 100
www.tivoli.ee |
What is it? Estonia's largest amusement park provides
plenty of family fun with 18 different rides and more than 100
video and carnival games. Different shows are scheduled daily with
performances in the main tent. The park is located on the sandstone
banks of the southwestern coast of Tallinn's Kopli Bay, near the
zoo.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday from 12pm to 8pm and weekends 11am
to 8pm. Closed for the winter season between September and
April
Phone:656 0110/7 |
5. Kadriorg Palace and Park
Weizenbergi Street 37
www.ekm.ee/kadriorg |
What is it? The beautiful pink baroque Kadriorg Palace
was the summer residence of Russian Tsar, Peter 1, and today stands
proudly in the centre of its namesake seaside resort suburb of
Tallinn, where the streets are lined with noble villas and summer
estates. The Palace today houses the Estonian Art Museum's foreign
collection, featuring thousands of western European and Russian
works from the 16th to 20th centuries, ranging from prints and
paintings to sculpture and furniture. The palace is also the venue
for concerts and theatrical performances, lectures and receptions.
The park surrounding the palace is a popular recreational spot for
visitors and locals alike, consisting of formal gardens, the
symmetrical Swan Lake, as well as meadows and forest groves
traversed by paths.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm (May to
September); Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm (October to April).
Flower garden: daily 9am to 8pm (May to October)
Phone:606 6400 |
6. Estonian Open Air Museum
Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12
www.evm.ee |
What is it? On a picturesque expanse of forest parkland
on Kopli Bay is preserved a collection of historic Estonian
buildings, transplanted from around the country to represent rural
life through the centuries. Exhibits consist of various farm
buildings, windmills, watermills and other country clutter offering
pleasant and informative escape from the hubbub of the nearby city.
Handcrafts are on sale, horseback rides on offer, and a village inn
caters for visitors keen to sample local fare. Folk music and
dancing displays are scheduled regularly, and most national
holidays are celebrated here in grand
style.
Hours of Operation: Open daily 10am to 8pm (May to September), 10am to
5pm (October to April)
Phone:654 9100 |
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Transport -A system of buses, trolleys and trams
connect all parts of the city between 6am and 12pm every day.
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