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Tallinn Travel & Sightseeing Guide
January 11, 2008 |
A trip to Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city in Estonia. It has historically been part of an important trading route between East and West. Today, many visitors use Tallinn as a starting point for visiting other Baltic countries. The port remains a major transportation and cargo hub, and many visitors come to Tallinn via ferry. Access by air is via Tallinn International Airport, which services both domestic and international flights.
Flights to Tallinn
Tallinn International Airport is located only a few miles from the city centre. Estonia’s proximity to Scandinavia means that there are plenty of connections to countries such as Norway, Sweden and Finland. Domestic flights to Kuressaare and Kärdla also depart and arrive here. There is a local bus connection (bus number 2) to downtown which takes less than 30 minutes. There is a rail link into the city, but the railway station is about one mile from the airport terminal building. Taxis are also available.
Public transport is well developed in Tallinn and buses, trolleys and trams are abundant in the city centre. Note that tickets needs to be purchased prior to boarding buses or trams. Tickets can be bought at newsstands. There are one and two-hour tickets as well as day tickets to suit your travel needs. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Tallinn try lastminute.com.
Tallinn
Sightseeing in Tallinn
Tallinn has many sights and attractions to keep visitors enthralled for at least a week. The key attraction in Tallinn is the old town. Here visitor can stroll along cobblestone streets and see the city’s historic centre. The old town is walled and divided into two sections: Toompea Hill and Lower Town. The Town Hall, St Olav’s Church and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral are important buildings here.
Also worth visiting are Kadriorg Palace and Park, and the art museum within the palace. The palace used to the summer residence of the Russian Tsar Peter I. For those travelling with children, Tallinn Zoo boasts over 6,000 animals and is a fun day out. The Botanical Garden is also well known, covers 110 hectares and is home to more than 8,000 plant species. For a thrilling day out, head to Rocca al Mare Tivoli, Estonia’s largest amusement park.
Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
Tallinn has a vibrant nightlife scene with plenty of wine bars and pubs, live music venues, nightclubs, pool halls, cigar lounges and casinos to choose from. Bars and pubs are open until midnight and later at weekends. Don’t miss out on the local brews Saku Originaal and A le Coq Premium. Seek out Karja Kelder or Seiklusjutte Maalt ja Merelt if you want to experience a local Estonian pub. Live music is popular in Tallinn and Café Amigo is known to attract the best of Estonian acts.
Fun by day - shopping and activities
Estonia has great handicrafts, such as wool sweaters, felt hats and wood carvings. There are plenty of shops and boutiques in the old town. Stroll along Viru and Müürivahe streets for a nice selection for outlets. Katariina passage has a row of medieval-style shops where guild artists ply their trade; a great place to buy ceramics, glasswork, leather good and quilts. There are also department stores and malls in the city centre. For great hand-knit items, head to the outdoor knit market on Müürivahe street.
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