In Tallinn for a limited time? Looking for ideas for exploring the city? Here's a list of thematic topics that will help you put together the kind of Tallinn experience that's right for you. Below you'll find a Top 10 list of the city's sights, a Top 10 list of what to do while here and an extended list of winter activities. There will be a lot more themes added here (look left menu), so stay tuned! ...

Like most cities with an eight-hundred-year-old past, Tallinn is a patchwork of historic areas. The city's pride and joy is without a doubt its Medieval Old Town, but equally enchanting is the Kadriorg district, a throwback to the time when Estonia was ruled by the Russian Tsars. Other areas of Tallinn are perfect for those who want to get a glimpse of Soviet-era life, or just want to spend time in ...

Tallinn is chock full of museums ranging from the standard, high-quality history and art variety to curious museums specialising in old-fashioned dolls, antique cameras, musical instruments and even sea mines. If you're a true museum buff, you should consider buying a Tallinn Card, which will give you free entrance to most of the city's museums. Note that many museums in Estonia are closed on Mondays ...

A variety of guided and self-guided tours are available in Tallinn, everything from ghost walks to pub crawls. Please note that many of these require booking in advance... Useful link: tallinn-cruises.com/

Tallinn is a city that stays connected with its history, with many neighbourhoods providing excellent snapshots into the various periods of its past. To see where the city is heading in the 21st century though, take a stroll through the Rotermann Quarter, discover Tallinn's new public gathering spot - Freedom Square or visit the nation's premier art museum...

Catholic, Lutheran, Russian Orthodox – and more recently Jewish – houses of worship have played a central role in Tallinn's cultural life ever since German crusaders Christianised the country in the early 13th century. The Medieval-built churches in particular were magnificent projects that drew the city's best artistic talent. Nowadays many of the city's churches are true architectural treasures, ...

Artistic juices have been flowing in Tallinn for a long time. Even as far back as the 15th century, Estonian-born painter Michael Sittow was travelling Europe creating portraits for the Hapsburg royalty. Today the city is home to a thriving art scene that ranges from traditional, folk handicraft to modern home designs to edgy installation works.

True design lovers may have already discovered museums, galleries and salons, learnt about Estonian design history and even experienced out the latest creation. But good quality local design can also be found in hotels, restaurants and cafes. The following selection of valued interiors has been put together by Estonian Design Centre. While on an in depth eye-opening trip, pick up a Design Map from ...