Vanalinn
District of Tallinn
Harju - Estonia

Toompea

Toompea (from German: Domberg, "Cathedral Hill") is a limestone hill in the central part of the city of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The hill is an oblong tableland, which measures about 400 by 250 metres, has an area of 7 hectares and is about 20–30 metres higher than the surrounding areas. In folklore the hill is known as the tumulus mound over the grave of Kalev, erected in his memory by his grieving wife.

Located at 59.4369, 24.74 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Landforms of Estonia, Tallinn, Kesklinn, Tallinn, History of Estonia, Geography of Tallinn

Governorate of Estonia

The Governorate of Est(h)onia (Russian: Эстляндская губерния or Estlyandskaya guberniya, Estonian: Eestimaa kubermang) or Estland, also known as the Government of Estonia or Province of Estonia, was a governorate of the Russian Empire in what is now northern Estonia. The Governorate was also known as Duchy of Estonia that Russia gained from Sweden during the Great Northern War in 1721.

Located at 59.4372, 24.7453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Governorates of the Russian Empire, Baltic governorates, History of Estonia

Duchy of Estonia (1561–1721)

The Duchy of Estonia, also known as Swedish Estonia, was a dominion of the Swedish Empire from 1561 until 1721, when it was ceded to Russia in the Treaty of Nystad, following its capitulation, during the plague, in the Great Northern War. The dominion arose during the Livonian War, when the northern parts of present-day Estonia submitted to the Swedish king in 1561, and Läänemaa in 1581.

Located at 59.4333, 24.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1721 disestablishments, States and territories established in 1561, Dominions of Sweden, History of Estonia, History of Sweden, 16th century in Sweden, 17th century in Sweden, 18th century in Sweden, Estonia–Sweden relations

Tallinn English College

Tallinn English College (Estonian: Tallinna Inglise Kolledž) is a co-educational general education school in Tallinn, Estonia with in depth education in the English language. It has elementary, middle and senior levels with students aged from 7 to 18.

Located at 59.4335, 24.7468 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Schools in Tallinn, Educational institutions established in 1940, 1940 establishments in Estonia

Bank of Estonia

The Bank of Estonia is the central bank of Estonia as well as a member of the Eurosystem organisation of euro area central banks. The Bank of Estonia also belongs to the European System of Central Banks. Until 2010, the bank issued the former Estonian currency, the kroon. The Governor of the Bank of Estonia, currently Ardo Hansson, is a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank.

Located at 59.4328, 24.7492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Economy of Estonia, European System of Central Banks, Central banks, 1919 establishments in Estonia, Banks established in 1919

St Mary's Cathedral, Tallinn

St Mary's Cathedral, Tallinn is a cathedral church located on Toompea Hill in Tallinn, Estonia. Originally established by Danes in the 13th century, it is the oldest church in Tallinn and mainland Estonia. It is also the only building in Toompea which survived a 17th century fire. Originally a Roman Catholic cathedral, it became Lutheran in 1561 and now belongs to the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Located at 59.4369, 24.7392 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Tallinn, Cathedrals in Estonia, Gothic architecture in Estonia

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is an orthodox cathedral in the Tallinn Old Town, Estonia. It was built to a design by Mikhail Preobrazhensky in a typical Russian Revival style between 1894 and 1900, during the period when the country was part of the Russian Empire. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is Tallinn's largest and grandest orthodox cupola cathedral.

Located at 59.4358, 24.7394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1900, 19th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Cathedrals in Estonia, Kesklinn, Tallinn

Battle of Lyndanisse

The Battle of Lyndanisse was a battle which helped King Valdemar II of Denmark establish the territory of Danish Estonia during the Northern Crusades, which were undertaken in response to orders from the Pope. Valdemar II defeated the Estonians at Lyndanisse.

Located at 59.4353, 24.7394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Battles of the Livonian Crusade, Battles involving Denmark, Battles involving Estonia, 1219 in Denmark, Battles of the Middle Ages, History of Tallinn, Conflicts in 1219, 13th century in Estonia

Kiek in de Kök, Tallinn

Kiek in de Kök is an artillery tower in Tallinn, Estonia, built in 1475. It gained the name Kiek in de Kök from the ability of tower occupants to see into kitchens of nearby houses. The tower is 38 m high and has walls 4 m thick. Cannon balls dating back to 1577 are still embedded in its outer walls.

Located at 59.4347, 24.7412 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tallinn, History of Tallinn, Towers in Estonia, Kesklinn, Tallinn, Buildings and structures completed in 1475

Estonia Theatre

The Estonia Theatre is an opera house and concert hall in Tallinn, Estonia. The Jugendstil building was designed by Finnish architects Armas Lindgren and Wivi Lönn. It was built as a national effort with the leadership of Estonia society in 1913 and was opened to the public on 24 August. At the time, it was the largest building in Tallinn. The opera house was heavily damaged in the Soviet air raid on Tallinn on 9 March 1944.

Located at 59.4347, 24.7508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1913 establishments in Estonia, 1913 architecture, Buildings and structures in Tallinn, Theatres in Estonia, Opera houses in Estonia, Kesklinn, Tallinn

Raeapteek

The Raeapteek (English: Town Hall Pharmacy; German: Ratsapotheke) is in the center of Tallinn city, Estonia. Opposite the Town Hall, at house number 11, it is one of the oldest continuously running pharmacies in Europe, having always been in business in the same exact house since the early 15th century. It is also the oldest commercial enterprise and the oldest medical establishment in Tallinn.

Located at 59.4378, 24.746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tallinn, History of Tallinn, Baltic-German people, Pharmacies, History of medicine, 15th-century establishments, Health in Estonia, Kesklinn, Tallinn

St. Nicholas' Church, Tallinn

Not to be confused with St Nicholas' Church, Tallinn (Russian Orthodox). St. Nicholas' Church is a medieval former church in Tallinn, Estonia. It was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron of the fishermen and sailors. Originally built in the 13th century, it was partially destroyed in Soviet Bombing of Tallinn in World War II. It has since been restored and today houses a branch of the Art Museum of Estonia, focusing mainly on ecclesiastical art from the Middle Ages onward.

Located at 59.4359, 24.7428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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15th-century church buildings, Churches in Tallinn, Gothic architecture in Estonia, Museums in Estonia, History of Tallinn, Kesklinn, Tallinn

Estonian Maritime Museum

The Estonian Maritime Museum is located in the Fat Margaret tower in the old town of Tallinn. The museum presents history of ships and navigation in Estonia and related to Estonia. Other parts of the Maritime Museum are the mine museum and the Seaplane Harbour where museum ships are presented.

Located at 59.4426, 24.7496 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Estonia, Tallinn, Maritime museums, Buildings and structures completed in the 16th century, Museums established in 1935, 1935 establishments in Estonia

War of Independence Victory Column

The War of Independence Victory Column is located in Freedom Square, Tallinn, Estonia. It was opened on 23 June 2009 as a memorial for those who fell during the Estonian War of Independence, through which the people of Estonia will be able to commemorate all those who had fought for freedom and independence. The pillar is 23.5 m high and consists of 143 glass plates. The memorial incorporates the Cross of Liberty, Estonia’s most distinguished award established in 1919.

Located at 59.4341, 24.7434 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Estonia, Buildings and structures in Tallinn, Buildings and structures completed in 2009, 2009 establishments in Estonia, National symbols of Estonia, Victory monuments, Kesklinn, Tallinn

Freedom Square, Tallinn

Freedom Square is a plaza on the southern end of the Old Town in Tallinn, Estonia. It is bounded on the east by St. John's Church (built 1862-67), on the south by Kaarli Boulevard and an underground shopping center (2008–09), and on the west by a Victory Column (2009) commemorating the Estonian War of Independence 1918–1920. The current design was created by architects Tiit Trummal, Veljo Kaasik and Andres Alver. It has an area of 7752 m² with the dimensions approx. 110 m by 75 m.

Located at 59.4338, 24.7441 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Squares in Tallinn

Tallinn Town Hall

The Tallinn Town Hall is a building in the Tallinn Old Town, in Tallinn, Estonia, beside Town Hall Square. It is the only intact gothic style town hall in the Northern Europe and oldest town hall in whole Baltic and Scandinavia.

Located at 59.4371, 24.7455 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Seats of local government, Buildings and structures in Tallinn, Gothic architecture in Estonia, Kesklinn, Tallinn

Town Hall Square, Tallinn

The Town Hall Square is a city square beside Tallinn Town Hall at the center of Tallinn, Estonia. It is a venue for festivals or concerts like Tallinn Old Town Days (Estonian: Tallinna Vanalinna Päevad), and several bars and restaurants are located in the near vicinity.

Located at 59.4374, 24.7453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Squares in Tallinn, Kesklinn, Tallinn

Vanalinn

Vanalinn ("Old town") is a subdistrict in the district of Kesklinn (Midtown), Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 3,849. 40x40px Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Tallinn old town

Located at 59.4374, 24.7454 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Subdistricts of Tallinn, Kesklinn, Tallinn

Institute of Theology

Institute of Theology of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (Estonian: Eesti Evangeelse Luterliku Kiriku Usuteaduse Instituut) is a private university in Tallinn, Estonia, established in 1946.

Located at 59.4383, 24.7467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Universities in Estonia, Educational institutions established in 1946, Education in Tallinn, 1940s establishments in Estonia, Religion in Estonia

Gustav Adolf Grammar School

The Gustav Adolf Grammar School is a secondary school in Tallinn, Estonia. Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus established it as the Reval Gymnasium in 1631. It is one of the oldest extant secondary schools in Europe.

Located at 59.4399, 24.7432 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1631 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 1630s, Schools in Tallinn, History of Tallinn, 17th-century establishments in Estonia

Estonian Knighthood House

The Estonian Knighthood House is a building in Toompea, the upper part of Vanalinn, the historic inner town of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Its address is Kiriku plats (Dome Square) 1. The Dome Church is situated at the same square.

Located at 59.4369, 24.74 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tallinn, Houses completed in 1848, Renaissance revival architecture

Church of the Holy Ghost, Tallinn

The Church of the Holy Ghost or Church of the Holy Spirit (Estonian: Püha Vaimu kirik) is a medieval Lutheran church in the old town district of Tallinn, Estonia.

Located at 59.4381, 24.7458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Tallinn, 13th-century church buildings, Kesklinn, Tallinn, 13th-century establishments in Estonia, Lutheran churches

Stenbock House

Stenbock House is a prominent neo-classical building located on Toompea hill, Tallinn. It is the official seat of the Government of the Republic of Estonia.

Located at 59.4383, 24.7404 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tallinn, Government of Estonia, Kesklinn, Tallinn, Buildings and structures completed in 1792, 18th-century establishments in Estonia

St Michael's Church, Tallinn

St Michael's Church or St Michael's Swedish Church is a Lutheran church used by the Swedish congregation in the old town district of Tallinn, Estonia.

Located at 59.4347, 24.7419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Tallinn

St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral, Tallinn

St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral, Tallinn is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Tallinn, Estonia.

Located at 59.4381, 24.7486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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