Tallinn old town (Tallinn) | place with historical importance, interesting place, UNESCO World Heritage Site, historic city center

Estonia / Harju / Tallinn
 place with historical importance, interesting place, invisible, UNESCO World Heritage Site, historic city center
Visitors from all over the world drop around to admire the beauty of Tallinn, the best preserved medieval city in Northern Europe boasting Gothic spires, winding cobblestone streets and enchanting architecture. Once a home to wealthy merchants settling from Germany, Denmark and beyond, Tallinn Old Town today is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, with restaurants, bars, museums and galleries bringing much life to this historical city centre. Unlike many other capital cities in Europe, Tallinn has managed to wholly preserve its structure of medieval and Hanseatic origin. Due to its exceptionally intact 13th century city plan, the Old Town was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, joining the ranks of the world’s most recognised landmarks. Here you'll find original cobblestone streets dotted with medieval churches and grandiose merchant houses, barns and warehouses many of which date back to the Middle Ages. Spend a day in an authentic medieval milieu and you will soon realise why so many visitors have described Tallinn Old Town as mystical, mesmerising and addictive.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn_Old_Town
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Coordinates:   59°26'18"N   24°44'36"E

Comments

  • The most visited place in the whole town. Most known for it's 15th century castle, churches, narrow streets and still preserved buildings. A good tourist place to visit.
  • A nice place to visit indeed http://www.estlandia.de/en/tourism-estonia/cities/tallinn/the-old-town.html
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