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Given its age (over 800 years old) and its fascinating history, Tallinn is chalk-full of sights, museums and countless stories to help you pass the time rather interestingly. Most of the essential sightseeing venues are in Old town, but make sure to check out wooden houses district Kalamaja and royal architecture in Kadriorg. Here you'll find the must-sees and a whole lot more.

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The capital's curiosities

Patarei Prison
Kalaranna 28
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This imposing, seaside complex in the Kalamaja district is now one of the best places in the world to catch a glimpse of Soviet-era prison life in all its …
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Pirita area

St. Bridget's Convent ruins
Kloostri tee 9
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Rising up along the banks of the Pirita River, the spectacular ruins of this 15th-century convent make one of Tallinn's more fascinating historic sights. …
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Essential Old Town - Toompea Hill

Viewing platforms
Toompea hill
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The Kohtuotsa and Patkuli view platforms are usually the first place that tourists want to see when they visit Tallinn. From here, sweeping views of the town, …
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History museums

KGB Prison Cells
Pagari 1 (entrance on Pikk 59)
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The unsuspecting facade of Pagari 1 in the Old Town hides a dark past that once was the KGB Prison Cells in Tallinn. The former KGB headquarters building has …
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International

Platz
Roseni 7
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Everything old is new again - or at least in the Rotermanni Quarter it is. It's here you'll find this stylish yet elegant eatery nestled into an old, …
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Fashion stores

Pull and Bear
Rotermanni 8
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This brand is targeted at style-conscious youngsters, offering great quality for a reasonable price.
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Outdoor attractions

Tallinn Zoo
Paldiski mnt. 145
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Tallinn Zoo boasts one of the most impressive collections of exotic species in Northern Europe. In addition to extensive outside exhibits including birds of …
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Museums

TV Tower
Kloostrimetsa 58a
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Officially opened on July 11th in 1980, the 314m tower was, and is, an imposing example of Soviet engineering. From its observation deck at the 175m level, …
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Sightseeing tours

Nordic Experience
Viru 21
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If you want to make the most of your limited time, and enjoy a personal private guided tour, check out 'Nordic Experience'. Their friendly and entertaining …
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Italian

Basiilik Pizza & Pasta
Hobujaama 5
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Truly an unexpected find. Though not quite rivalling the best Italian cuisine in town, for a restaurant that's in a giant cinema house, Basiilik is …
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Kadriorg area

Kadriorg Park Information Point
Weizenbergi 33
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Looking for a bit more info on the beautiful gardens at Kadriorg Park? Visit the information point to find out about upcoming events or buy a couple of …
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History museums

Kiek in de Kök Fortifications
Komandandi 2
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Kiek in de Kök, Bastion Passages, the Carved Stone Museum, Maiden's Tower, Marstal Tower and the Short Leg Gate Tower make up a massive museum complex over 300 …
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Estonian War Museum - General Laidoner Museum
Mõisa tee 1, Viimsi
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Housed in Viimsi Manor, the former summer residence of General Johan Laidoner who was the Commander‑in‑Chief of the Estonian Armed Forces before the WW II, the …
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Fashion stores

Bershka
Rotermanni 12
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Bershka offers the latest fashionware, accessories and footwear for adventurous young people.
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Museums

Museum of Estonian Architecture
Ahtri 2
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Tallinn's architecture museum is located in the port area and housed in the restored Rotermann Salt Storage building, itself an architectural curiosity. The …
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Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom
Toompea 8
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In the period from 1940 to 1991, Estonia was occupied briefly by Nazi Germany and then for four and a half decades by the USSR. The history of this difficult …
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Museums

Estonian Theatre and Music Museum
Müürivahe 12
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After extensive renovations, the Estonian Theatre and Music Museum is open with a permanent exhibition ‘Stories and Songs’. Stories and songs play an important …
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Estonian History Museum - Maarjamäe History Centre
Pirita tee 56
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Maarjamäe Palace is the most well-preserved, summer manor complex in Tallinn today. Built in 1874 and commissioned by Count Anatoly Orlov-Davydov from St. …
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Art museums

Kumu
Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1
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Winning the title 'European Museum of the Year 2008' , Estonia's largest art museum makes its home in this enormous, cutting-edge facility built into a …
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Outdoor attractions

SkyWheel of Tallinn
Peterburi tee 2 (T1 Mall of Tallinn)
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See Tallinn from a new angle from the SkyWheel! At 120 metres above sea level, you'll have magnificent views of the city, the sea, Ülemiste Lake and the …
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Tallinn Card

Tallinn Card
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If you’re trying pack the most into your time in Tallinn, consider picking up the city tourist office’s discount card, the Tallinn Card, good for 24hrs (€26), …
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Tourist Information

Tourist Information Centre
Niguliste 2
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The city's official tourist information point is the best equipped to answer any question.  
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Sightseeing tours

Tallinn-Cruises
Kalasadam (Kalaranna 1)
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Tallinn-Cruises offers two daily trips to Naissaar and Aegna islands. The half-day tour to Naissaar is guided by a Soviet era truck once you arrive on shore. …
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Museums

Estonian Museum of Natural History
Lai 29a
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All your favourite taxidermic Estonian, and a few foreign, animals (not to mention dried plants and molluscs) are on display in this renovated three-storey …
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Bakeries

RØST Leib & Kohv
Rotermanni 14
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The spongy sourdough is something you'll want to keep going back for at this bakery in Rotermanni Quarter. Enjoy a quick coffee from some of the best micro …
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Gastropubs

Saku Gastro
Rotermanni 14
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Located in the ultra trendy Rotermanni Quarter, Saku Gastro is a slightly upscale casual restaurant, without the stiffness and prices one might expect in an …
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History museums

Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall
Pikk 17
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Housed in the Great Guild Hall, this newly renovated museum's permanent exhibition, entitled 'Spirit of Survival', covers 11,000 years of Estonia's history …
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Art museums

Kadriorg Palace and Art Museum
Weizenbergi 37
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Italian master architect Niccolo Michetti designed this magnificent, Northern Baroque palace in 1718 at the request of Russian Tsar Peter the Great, who …
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Fashion stores

Stradivarius
Rotermanni 8
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Stradivarius offers and extensive range of fashion collections and accessories for a young, modern woman.
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Museums

Estonian Maritime Museum - Seaplane Harbour
Vesilennuki 6
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The highly interactive Seaplane Harbour, literally, has 'tonnes' of reasons why it's the most popular museum in Estonia. This modern museum is housed in …
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