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The capital's curiosities
The capital's curiosities
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Cat's Well
Before you complain about the chalky taste of Tallinn's tap water, you might want to stop to consider what the town's Medieval residents had to put up with.
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L Marks the Spot
Look for two long cobblestones that make the letter 'L' in the corner of Town Hall Square nearest the Raeapteek. This spot marks one of the more bizarre tales from Tallinn's medieval history.
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Pinocchio’s Grave
No, it's not the final resting place of the famous Italian puppet, though that's what a younger generation of Tallinners has nicknamed it.
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Vana Toomas
One of Tallinn’s most recognised and legendary figures, the weathervane Vana Toomas (Old Thomas), can be seen guarding over Old Town from the top of the Town hall tower, rain or shine.
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