Tallinn City Wall
Tallinn not only boasts the best-preserved old town in Northern Europe but also has an ancient city wall stretching 2 kilometers long, making it well worth a visit. Visitors can climb the towers to experience firsthand how the city guards defended against invaders. The city wall is particularly beloved for its unique red brick rooftops.
St. Olaf's Church
St. Olaf's Church is a church in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, founded in the 12th century. It was once the tallest building in the world (1549-1625). Before the Danish conquest of Tallinn in 1219, it was the center of the old Scandinavian community in Tallinn. Its patron saint is Olaf II, and the earliest written record dates back to 1267. It underwent major reconstruction in the 14th century. There is a legend that the person who built the church was named Olaf, who fell to his death from the top of the tower. It is said that when his body hit the ground, snakes and toads crawled out of his mouth. In the nearby Chapel of Our Lady, there is a relief depicting this event. Around 1500, the building was raised to 159 meters. The motivation for building such a high spire was to use it as a maritime landmark, so that the commercial city could be seen from afar at sea. St. Olaf's Church is now 123 meters high, making it one of the tallest churches in the world. It is currently an active Baptist church.
Tallinn Town Hall is located next to Raekoja Plats and was built in the early 14th century. It is a Gothic building and a symbol of Tallinn. The guardian Thomas has stood on the roof of the town hall since 1530. Climbing the tower offers a panoramic view of the city. The Old Town Days festival, held every June, usually lasts for four days. The entire square and town hall come alive with stalls, concerts, dances, and medieval-themed festivities.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is the largest and tallest domed Orthodox church in Tallinn. Located in Toompea, the upper town of Tallinn, it is a Russian Orthodox church built in the 19th century and named after Alexander Nevsky, who resisted the Teutonic Knights' invasion in the 13th century. The cathedral is situated in the upper town part of Tallinn's Old Town, offering a panoramic view of the entire Old Town and the city of Tallinn.
Patkuli Viewing Platform is one of several viewing platforms in Tallinn, offering a wide view of the white walls and red roofs of the old town, with a distant view of the Baltic Sea. However, my favorite is still the viewing platform with the inscription 'the time we had', a simple phrase that instantly brings people closer together.
