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Dominican Monastery
This monastery was founded in 1246 and is one of the oldest buildings to survive in Tallinn. It is accessed through a small courtyard where you can see the façade of the monastery, and after you go through the entrance you can walk through its many passageways. Here there are many 15th and 16th century stone carvings on display. The inner rooms are also accessible through the Claustrum, open during the summer. It is also possible to tour the monastery during non-summer months, but only by groups that make an appointment in advance.
Opening times: May 15 - Sep 1 10 am - 6 pm
Entrance price: 90 kr
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Vene 16
10146
Tallinn
Tel: +372 644 4606
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Town Hall
One of the most famous, landmark sites of medieval Tallinn is the Town Hall, located right on the city''s main square. The Gothic building that stands there today was built in 1404, but it replaced an earlier town hall built around 1322. This location was the centre of city government in Tallinn from the Middle Ages until the early 1900s. It''s impressive exterior is matched by its vaulted halls and ornate historic carvings inside. The weathervane on the top of the hall, known as "Old Thomas," has become one of the symbols of Tallinn.
Opening times: Mon- Sat 10 am- 4 pm
Entrance price: 40 kr
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Raekoja plats 1
10146
Tallinn
Tel: +372 645 7900
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Town Hall Square
The main square of Tallinn, right in the heart of the old centre, the Town Hall Square has served as a market and meeting place for more than 800 years. The Town Hall is on the southern side of the expansive, cobble-stoned square, and it is surrounded on the other sides by many other beautiful historic buildings and nice restaurants and cafés. In the centre of the square is a circular stone with a compass rose marked on it, and if you stand here, you can see the tops of all of Tallinn''s famous five spires.
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Raekoja plats
10146
Tallinn
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Town Hall Pharmacy
This interesting establishment on the Town Hall Square is one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe, and has been running continuously since before 1422. In the middle ages it sold strange cures such as mummy juice and burnt bees, as well as serving treats like spiced wine. The pharmacy is now modernized and sells all the usual over-the-counter drugs and health products, but also contains a musuem dedicated to its long history. Visitors can see old medical instruments and artifacts and other curiosities.
Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 am - 7 pm, Sat 9 am - 5 pm
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Raekoja plats 11
10146
Tallinn
Tel: +372 631 4860
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Toompea Castle
This castle was built in the 13th century on the same spot where an ancient wooden fortress stood until 1219, when the Danes invaded Estonia. Toompea Castle has been the seat of government in Tallinn for more than seven centuries, occupied for long stretches of time by the city''s foreign rulars. Now it is finally in Estonian hands and home to the Riigikogu, the country''s parliament. One great view of the castle can be had if you go around behind it and down the opposite side of the hill. Admission to the interior of the castle is with a guided tour only.
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Lossi plats 1
15161
Tallinn
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Kiek in De Kok
One of Tallinn''s distinctive landmarks, this stone fortress with a red tiled roof was built in the late 15th century to defend the city. One of the most mighty fortresses of its time, it is 38 metres high and the walls are 4 metres thick. Soldiers firing cannons from here were virtually untouchable, and because of its height, the fortress became known as "Kiek in De Kok" or "peep into the kitchen," because they could see into the pantries of the houses below. Today you can climb up the tower, giving you an excellent view over the city, and look at the exhibitions about Tallinn''s history and important military events.
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Kominandi 2
10146
Tallinn
Tel: +372 644 6686
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Tallinn''s Underground Tunnels
One of Tallinns unique features is its network of historic underground tunnels, running all over the city. They were built by the Swedes in the 17th century as a way to help protect the city from invaders, and are really interesting to explore. If you go on a tunnel tour, make sure to bring warm clothes, as the temperature there is almost always between 6 - 8¢ªC.
Times of tours: By arrangement, Tues - Sun 11 am - 4 pm
Entrance prices: Adults 50 kr, children 25 kr
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Meet at: Kiek in de Kök, Koamandandi 2
10146
Tallinn
Tel: +372 644 6686
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Cat''s Well
This famous old wheel well dates from the middle ages, and was once one of the main sources of water for the city. It has some strange stories associated with it, and legend says that at one point the townspeople became convinced that an evil spirit lived in the well, who had to be appeased by sacrifice or all the city wells would run dry. So people started regularly throwing animals into the well, many of which were stray cats. The well never did run dry, and apparently no one was bothered by the thought of dead animals in the city water. The well was in use until the 19th century, and has since become a well-known relic of times past.
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Corner of Rataskaevu and Dunkri
10123
Tallinn
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