Worth of Visit reviews for Estonia

The cathedral of Alexander Nevsky sits on a formidable hill in Toompea, in the Tallinn old town. Built by Russian in year 1900 when the Russian empire actively increased Russian influences on its outer edges. The cathedral is impressive both inside and outside. If you have not yet visited an Orthodo... More >

Danish King's Garden is a miniscule park just next to Toompea in the Tallinn old town. According to the legend, Danish got their red white flag from the sky on July 15th, 1219 -- they were loosing in a battle, and the flag helped them to win it. Danish ruled Tallinn and northern Estonia for over a h... More >

Kadriorg park and palace are located a few kilometers from the Tallinn city center towards east. The place is an oasis near the city, well laid gardens, huge parks and a palace from early 18th century, built by Peter the Great. The building is a museum nowadays.

The palace has also a small Englis... More >

Kumu (Eesti Kunstimuuseum) is a recently opened biggish museum complex located in the outskirts of the city. Easiest way to get there is to take a taxi, just remember to negotiate the price beforehand or make sure that the taxi has a meter on. Walking is another option, the Kadriorg park is fun plac... More >

Olaviste church in Tallinn old town has been the highest building in the whole world until end of 19th century. The first mention of this medieval church dates back to 1267, and the tower reached height of 159 meters on 16th century.

The current tower is not that high anymore, but it still is for... More >

The Tallinn old town wall used to be one of the most formidable defense installment in the Norther Europe on 16th century. The wall was three meters thick and 16 meters high. There were 46 defense towers, and the lenght of the wall about four kilometers.

Currently, there is about two kilometers a... More >

The church of the Holy Spirit is the only church built on 14th century that has stayed intact from the beginning. Both the interior and the exterior look the same as in medieval times. The exterior has the oldest public clock in Tallinn, and the interior has splendid gothic woodcarvings. Also, the c... More >

When visiting the Tallinn old town and having children with you or just feeling playful, consider boarding on Toomas the train -- a small tourist train that runs twenty minutes route around the old town. You can see plenty of landmarks while seated.

The train leaves on Kullassepa street, near Rae... More >

Toompea hill is the birthplace of Tallinn. The oldest fortress stood on this hill and gradually the old town and the city grew around it. The Toompea and the old town have only a couple of open passages, and otherwise they are separated by walls. In fact, the place has been a separate town with its ... More >