Explore Tallinn: 11 Unique And Unforgettable Places To View

From spectacular views of the modern and ancient city’s most famous attractions such as the cobblestone streets, the historic buildings, and the medieval architecture, Tallinn indeed has a lot to offer to visitors. Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia which boasts of a very vibrant culture and history in addition to natural endowments. 

1. Toompea Hill

Located in the Old Town Square this beautiful limestone hill boasts a stunning Russian Orthodox cathedral named Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. To reach the church, one has to climb some steps that give a good vantage view of red-roofed structures, the church steeples, and the harbor in the background. Toompea Hill also hosts such landmarks as the Estonian Parliament, St Mary’s Cathedral, and a relatively recent Estonian Art Museum, housed in a glass building.

2. Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform

To admire the breathtaking views of Tallinn, you should go to this free-topping terrace located on the 8th floor of the Estonian Supreme Court. Look at the red-tile roofs and greenery of the surrounding countryside as you sit on this hill that is located in Toompea. During the day, one can even see across the gulf to the neighboring country of Finland when there is no fog or any kind of obstruction that may hinder the view.

3. Patarei Prison

Once an 18th-century sea fortress and then a rather infamous prison of the 20th century, this place is quite spooky and appeals to those who are into exploring abandoned places in cities. Stroll through the cell blocks that were once occupied, and get a glimpse of the bleak existence in the cells before being able to run across to the prison yard and jail buildings which are rapidly decaying but give a beautiful sea view in the backdrop.

4. Kalamaja Neighborhood

If you are interested in the everyday life of Riga people, you can take a walk through Kalamaja district which is relatively quiet but full of street art and is situated close to Old Riga. Besides the graffiti and trendy cafes it offers raw harbour scenery by the coast, seeing as it used to be a fishing village. Explore and take a stroll around Kalarand Beach where small fishing boats are anchored just off the wooden shacks painted in bright colors.

5. Patkuli Viewing Platform

This vantage point located in the north Tallinn suburb of Pirita is an uncharged tourist attraction that offers panoramic views of Tallinn’s Old Town, the Song and Dance Festival Grounds, the television tower look-out point, and the ruins of the St Bridget’s Convent. The small park with benches should also include a place to sit and watch a beautiful sunset in the evening.

6. Viru Hotel Viewing Deck

For a panoramic view visit the Viru Hotel in the Old Town and go up to the 22nd floor and enjoy the view of eastern Tallinn and the area of Old Town. Sneak a peek down on the red rooftops and church steeples before descending back to the ground level to check out other sites such as the KGB Museum situated in the hotel.

7. Telliskivi Creative City

Explore the aesthetically inspiring area consisting of 10 repurposed factory structures to discover industrial appeal and graffiti art. Trendy coffee shops and restaurants with worn-down walls and covered passages, shops, and graffiti artworks are interesting. Basketball can be spotted amid stunning views of the train station and the graffiti-laden concrete wall of Fahle Gallery.

8. Tallinn TV Tower

Take a short guided tour at a low cost and get a stunning view from 170 meters high with unobstructed 360-degree views from the 15th floor of this concrete 1970s tower. Look out over the red rooftops of the old town back to Tallinn Bay and further. For the adventurous ones, there is a viewing platform located out in the open air and mounted at a very tall drop. The Integrated information stations also include exciting entertainment in the form of games that are displayed onsite multimedia.

9. Raekoja Plats

Historic Tallinn’s town hall square is considered to be the city’s central hub. Enjoy lunch and dinner with a view over the 15th-century Gothic architecture that adorns the colorful square. Observe the Old Thomas weather vane on the Town Hall turning round and round in the wind and the roofs rolling steeply down to the edge where the harbor is set.

10. Balti Jaama Turg

Explore the Soviet heritage by visiting Balti Jaama Turg, an indoor bazaar constructed in the 1960s near the Tallinn central station. The offbeat market is stocked with new flowers and fruits, clothing, homemade crafts and accessories, and more whereas the used items are even dumped outside in the shipping containers. Apart from the various products, visitors get to enjoy marvelous sights of trains passing by and other sundry sights within.

11. Seaplane Harbor (Lennusadam)

In this engaging marine museum, several naval and seaplanes and vehicles are preserved inside old architectural ships and airplane hangers. But the most impressive could be the visions of the enormous concrete subs and ships along with the view of the Old Town on the opposite side of the harbor through the opened hangar doors made of glass. For clear sea views picnic can also be arranged out front on the grass.

From the otherworldly valleys to the mystical forests to the great seascape view, Tallinn is indeed a city that can provide a tourist with a sightseeing experience in every corner of the city. Explore some of the most famous and unknown landscapes of this beautiful Baltic city, where narrow pedestrian streets are located next to modern art galleries. Look beyond fairytale towers, and embrace history, snooze streets, revitalize post-industrial districts, and much more. Active observation of the entire environment from the perspective of sightseeing, Tallinn has some of the most unique and memorable views.

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