Attractions in Tallinn

Tallinn's medieval city wall is one of the most complete and best-preserved urban fortification systems in Europe. Originally stretching 2.4 kilometres with 46 towers, roughly 1.9 kilometres and 20 towers still stand today, giving the Old Town its distinctive fairytale silhouette.

Tallinn Town Hall is the only fully preserved Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, dominating the south side of Raekoja plats (Town Hall Square). Its slender 64-metre spire, crowned by the weather vane 'Old Thomas', has been the symbol of the city since 1530.

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a grand Russian Orthodox cathedral perched atop Toompea Hill, its five onion domes forming one of Tallinn's most recognizable silhouettes. Built during the period of Russification, it remains a potent symbol of Estonia's complex history with its eastern neighbour.

St. Olav's Church is a towering Gothic landmark in the north of Tallinn's Old Town. At 123.7 metres, its steeple was once the tallest structure in the world (1549–1625), functioning as a crucial navigation point for ships entering Tallinn's harbour.

Toompea Castle is a massive medieval fortress complex crowning the limestone hill at the heart of Tallinn. While parts of the fortification date back to the 9th century, the imposing pink baroque facade visible today houses the Riigikogu, Estonia's Parliament.

Kadriorg Palace is a sumptuous Baroque palace built by Peter the Great for his wife Catherine I after Russia conquered Estonia. Today it houses the Kadriorg Art Museum, featuring Western European and Russian art from the 16th to 20th centuries, and serves as the ceremonial home of the Estonian President.

The Tallinn TV Tower is the tallest structure in Estonia at 314 metres, standing on the outskirts of the city in Pirita. Its observation deck at 170 metres offers spectacular panoramic views stretching to Finland on clear days, complemented by interactive exhibitions about Estonian innovation and history.

The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin, known locally as the Dome Church (Toomkirik), is the oldest church in mainland Estonia. Founded in 1233 on Toompea Hill, it has been a place of worship for nearly 800 years and now serves as a Lutheran cathedral.

Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta) is a massive cannon tower guarding the Great Coastal Gate, the historic main entrance to Tallinn from the harbour. With walls up to 4.7 metres thick, this squat, imposing 16th-century fortification now serves as the entrance to the Estonian Maritime Museum's old town branch.

St. Catherine's Passage (Katariina käik) is one of Tallinn's most atmospheric medieval alleyways, running along the south wall of the ruins of St. Catherine's Dominican Monastery. Today, the passage has been revived as a living craft quarter with artisan studios occupying the medieval vaulted chambers.