Not to miss while in town

In Tallinn for a limited time? Want to make sure you've hit all the main sights? Here's a list of places that you'll definitely want to put on your itinerary. We've included extended descriptions of each one to give you the necessary on-site background, and to help you narrow down the list even further if needed. 

 

	Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin (Dome Church) and its Tower Must see The Medieval church, known as Dome Church (Toomkirik), that stands at the centre of Toompea hill is one of the country's most fascinating historic attractions. Visiting the church is free for tower check the ticket price (free with Tallinn Card).
	Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall Must see Housed in the 15th century Great Guild Hall, country's grandest history museum tells Estonia's story from prehistoric times to the present day.
	Estonian Open Air Museum Must see Enjoy themed fairs, visit old farm houses and rustic churches and roam acres of forest as part of this trip into the past.
	Kadriorg Palace - Kadriorg Art Museum Must see This Baroque palace, built by Peter the Great is today home to the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia.
	Katariina käik (St. Catherine's Passage) Must see St. Catherine's Passage is a narrow walkway that runs between Vene and Müürivahe streets, along the back of what used to be St. Catherine's Church.
	Kiek in de Kök Must see Take a peek into the kitchens from the battlements of this Medieval defensive tower or tour around the Bastion Tunnels (advance booking needed).
	Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform Must see This platform offers sweeping panoramas of Old Town's rooftops and towers with modern city skyline.
	Kumu Art Museum Must see A must-see for culture creatures, Kumu, the main building of Art Museum of Estonia, serves both as Estonia's national gallery and as a centre for contemporary art.
	Niguliste Museum (St. Nicholas' Church) Must see Saints, dancing skeletons and silver – not to mention the occasional organ concert – are the main attractions at this imposing, 13th-century church.
	Patkuli Viewing Platform Must see The Patkuli platform offers the best vantage point to see Tallinn's fairy tale city wall and towers, St. Olav's Church and the harbour area.
	Raekoja plats (Town Hall Square) Must see Picturesque Town Hall Square has been the undisputed hub of Old Town for the last eight centuries.
	Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam) Must see Region's biggest sea centre and maritime museum in architectually unique seaplane hangars boast life size submarine and replica seaplane.
	St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Must see This spectacular, onion-domed structure perched atop Toompea Hill is Estonia's main Russian Orthodox cathedral.
	St. Olav’s Church and tower Must see The 14th century Gothic church that dominates Tallinn's skyline was a skyscraper of it's age and is still a major attraction. Visiting the church is free for the tower check the ticket price (free with Tallinn Card).
	Tallinn Song Festival Grounds Must see This sprawling event venue in Kadriorg has a special place in the hearts of Estonians as Song and Dance Celebrations take place here every 5 years.
	Tallinn Zoo Must see The Zoo is most famous for it's collection of goats and sheep, but it also has domestic pets for children to pet in a mini zoo.
	Tallinn Town Wall Must see Despite or maybe because of its military function, the surviving parts of the city's reinforced three metre thick stone walls give the city its chocolate box, fairy tale charm.
	Tallinn TV Tower Must see It is no exaggeration to say that the renovated 1980s era television tower, now a museum, restaurant and venue, will take you up into the heavens, to right beneath the clouds.
	Town Hall Pharmacy Must see Marzipan was one of the pharmacy's best sellers, one that local legend insists was actually invented as a curative here in the 15th century.
	Vabaduse väljak (Freedom Square) Must see This open area at the edge of Old Townis a place of national symbolism and civic pride, as well as a favourite public gathering spot.