Top Tourist Places to Visit in Tallinn, Estonia, Europe

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Tallinn, Estonia, Europe

Tallinn is situated in the northern coast in the Harju County in Estonia is the capital and largest city in the country. Tallinn spans an area of 61.5 square miles (159.2 square kilometers and situated at an elevation of 9 meters (30 feet) above the sea level is one of the ancient cities in the Europe. Tallinn is the administrative capital of the country and hub to some of the world largest companies and there are many renowned universities in the city. Tallinn is surrounded by Keila, Saku, Laagri, Mustamae, Nomme and Pringi towns and coordinates are 59.4372° N, 24.7453° E.

History of Tallinn:

Tallinn is the oldest city in the country settled during 5000 years ago and the first fort was constructed in the 1050 and port of Tallinn was major trading center between Russia and Scandinavia. Danish rule in Tallinn was established in the year 1219 and in 1285 the city was called as Reval. Swedes and Russia ruled the city for several years and during the First World Germany captured the city.

Tourist Attractions in Tallinn:

Historical Kau Manor:

Historical Kau Manor is a historical site dating back to the 14^th century surrounded by beautiful historical park with ponds and a garden absint exhibition area and the palace is converted into a hotel.

St. Olav’s Church:

St. Olav’s Church is the oldest and tallest church in Medieval Europe is a 12^th century church constructed in Gothic style and the church was named after the Norwegian king Olav II Haraldsson is must visit site in the city.

Kadriorg Park:

Kadriorg Park is placed at the distance of 2.5 kilometers from Tallinn city is the most visited park by the local and international tourists and the park is surrounded by Kadriorg Palace, constructed by Tsar Peter I in the 18^th century.

Tallinn Botanical Gardens:

Tallinn Botanical Gardens is located at the distance of 12 kilometers from center of the city is renowned gardens in the city mainly designed for the nature and plant lovers and home to variety of plants, flowers, trees, cactus family and lot more.

Other places to visit in Tallinn:

Kadriorg Palace
Seaplane Harbour
Culture Kilometre
Metsakalmistu Cemetery
Tallinn TV Tower
Holy Birgitta Monastery
National Library of Estonia
National Art Museum KUMU
Tallinn Linnahall
Open Air Museum
Tallinn Zoo
St Mary’s Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Toompea Hill

Climate in Tallinn:

Tallinn is served by humid continental climate with warm and mild summer and cool and snowy winter and best time to visit Tallinn is from May to September.

Transportation facility at Tallinn:

Tallinn is well served by roadways, railways, airways and seaways fairly sufficient. Proficient bus services are accessible from Tallinn to various cities positioned in Estonia at frequent intervals. Tallinn is also well connected by rail modes of transport where many express trains depart from Tallinn Railway Station to Haapsalu, Parnu,Narva, Tartu and other cities in Estonia. Tallinn is also served by an airport which has direct connections to major cities in Europe and Russia on frequent basis. Tallinn is also well connected by seaport to other major ports located in Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden and Latvia.

Accommodation in Tallinn:

Tallinn hotels offers luxury accommodations in the exclusive setting and guests will be enchanted by the fascinating atmosphere and will enjoy a convenient location with world class amenities like high-speed Internet, restaurant, banquet facilities, cable / satellite TV, housekeeping, safe-deposit box, 24 hour reception, dry cleaning, air conditioned, conference room and few others. List of hotels in Tallinn are as follows: