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Old Town and City Centre

 

The celebrated Old Town has by far the highest concentration of sights and attractions of anywhere in Tallinn. These areas are where Tallinn Card users spend most of their time, exploring the medieval streets and buildings, visiting museums and shops, and taking advantage of the city’s best dining and nightlife opportunities.

 

Old Town & City Centre

Adamson-Eric Museum

Old Town & City Centre

Lühike jalg 3 Map
Ph: +3726445838 · Fax: +3726445837
adamson-eric@ekm.ee · Homepage

One of the most versatile Estonian artists of the 20th century, Adamson-Eric (1902-1968), worked in a number of disciplines ranging from oil paints to furniture design. His creations, displayed in this medieval-merchant-house-turned-museum, include bright oil paintings, cave paintings on teapots, inventive jewellery and a variety of other items. The originality and power of his work makes it seem fresh, ...

AHHAA Science Centre

Old Town & City Centre

Vabaduse väljak 9 Map
Ph: +3726660066
tallinn@ahhaa.ee · Homepage

A whole world of adventure and discovery opens up at this activity centre that aims to make science fun for the whole family.


Aqua Spa

Old Town & City Centre

Sadama 11A Map
Ph: +3726301028 · Homepage

This is a luxury spa with and outdoor pool open all year round.

ATKO Sightseeing and Photo Tour

Old Town & City Centre

Viru Väjak
Ph: +3726272711
atko@atko.ee · Homepage

Atko's hop-on, hop-off tour bus service offers three different routes, together covering the city's top attractions. Line 1 makes a ring around the medieval Old Town, showing off its enchanting walls, towers and squares; Line 2 encompasses the main cultural sites such as the National Opera House, Kumu Art Museum and Tallinn Song Festival Grounds; and Line 3 focuses on Tallinn's beautiful coastline ...

Audioguide Museum Tours

Old Town & City Centre

Ph: +3726556633
info@audioguide.ee · Homepage

The same type of convenient, self-guided audio tour that introduces visitors to Old Town is also available in two principal museums: the Tallinn City Museum (Price 4,75 EUR) and the Estonian Open Air Museum (Price 9,59 EUR). Tours are in English, German, Estonian and Russian; at the Open Air Museum also in Finnish, Swedish and French. Tallinn Card: Free Audioguide rental during museum visit.

Audioguide Old Town Tour

Old Town & City Centre

Niguliste 2 Map
Ph: +3726556633
info@audioguide.ee · Homepage

On this self-guided tour, a specialised Audioguide playback device provides fascinating, narrated information on Old Town's key sights. It's a perfect way to set your own itinerary and explore Tallinn at your own pace. Tours are in English, German, Estonian, Russian, Finnish, Swedish and French. Tallinn Card: At the Tourist Information Centre in the Old Town (Kullassepa 4 / Niguliste 2) free or -50% ...

Audio Guide Tour on the iPod

Old Town & City Centre

Niguliste 2
Map
Ph: +3726457777
+3726101557
info@euroaudioguide.com · Homepage

The iPod Audio Guide to medieval Old Town will also entertain you with the colourful history of Estonia, original traditions and habits of Estonians, as well as ghost stories, legends and jokes. 52 exciting stories are available in English, Finnish, French, Russian, German and Estonian. Tallinn Card: Free or -50% Audio Guide rental from the Tourist Information Centre (Kullassepa 4/Niguliste 2) for ...

Bastion Tunnels

Old Town & City Centre

Komandandi tee 2 Map
Ph: +3726446686
kok@linnamuuseum.ee · Homepage

Like any respectable Medieval town, Tallinn has its share of underground passageways, particularly the defensive tunnel systems built in the 1600s during the time of Swedish rule. Back then attack was a constant worry, so city planners constructed high bastion walls around the outside of the fortified city. They also installed tunnels under the base of the walls so they could safely move soldiers ...

Beer House Restaurant-Brewery

Old Town & City Centre

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Ph: +3726442222 · Fax: +3726313371
info@beerhouse.ee · Homepage

Nothing goes with good food like good beer, and at Beer House, you can enjoy both! This spacious restaurant-brewery just off Town Hall Square produces seven tasty varieties of natural, live beer, which visitors can enjoy with a hearty meal or buy in a bottle to take away. Live music plays every Thursday to Saturday. Tallinn Card: 10% discount on food and live house beer (not valid during happy ...

Bicycle rental

Old Town & City Centre

Uus 33
Ph: +372 511 1819
mail@citybike.ee · Homepage

Road bikes, mountain bikes, tandem bikes, city bikes and children's bikes can be rented from City Bike, providing a great way to cruise through Tallinn and explore the countryside beyond. Extra equipment like helmets and GPS units are available too. A deposit of 100 EUR per bicycle is required. Tallinn Card: 2 hours free bicycle rental.

Bicycle Welcome Tour of Tallinn

Old Town & City Centre

Uus 33 Map
Ph: +372 511 1819
mail@citybike.ee · Homepage

City Bike offers this fascinating, 2-hour bicycle tour of Tallinn’s harder-to-reach beauty spots. The 14km, English-language excursion starts at the City Bike office (Uus 33) in Old Town, reaching Kadriorg Palace and Park, the Song Festival Grounds, Pirita Beach and St. Bridget’s Convent. Book at least 1h prior, ph +372 511 1819. NB! You can choose this excursion with Tallinn card for free of charge. ...

Children's Museum

Old Town & City Centre

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Ph: +3726413491
laste@linnamuuseum.ee · Homepage

If you’ve got children, or you’re a child at heart, you can’t pass up a visit to the Children's Museum.

Club Hollywood

Old Town & City Centre

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Ph: +3726155100 · Homepage

One of the hottest nightclubs in Tallinn, Hollywood is always popular, packed and pulsing with energy. The club’s large dance floor and heart-of-Old-Town location makes it a great place to drop in with friends at the end of a night of pub hopping. Expect different music and crowds depending on what events are on, including everything from Hip Hop Café to Latin Lust to Retro Night. Minimum age: 18 years. ...

Discovery Centre Energy

Old Town & City Centre

Põhja pst 29 Map
Ph: +3727152650
info@energiakeskus.ee · Homepage

Fuel the youngsters love of science at this fun and interactive science centre. 

Eesti Kontsert

Old Town & City Centre

Estonia pst 4

Ph: +372 614 7760 · Homepage

In the mood for music? Estonia's main concert agency, Eesti Kontsert, organizes hundreds of performances each year, from symphonic and chamber music concerts to contemporary music and jazz. Most take place in the historic Estonia Concert Hall, downtown. Tallinn Card: 15% discount on one ticket for a Tallinn concert. Ticket must be purchased at Eesti Kontsert's box office at Estonia pst 4.

Epping Tower

Old Town & City Centre

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Ph: +372 601 3001, +372 566 01663 · Homepage

A chance to dress up in medieval armour is one of the features on display at the Epping Tower.

Estonian Handicraft Shops

Old Town & City Centre

Pikk 22
Pikk 15
Lühike Jalg 6A
Viru väljak 4 Map
Ph: +372 631 4076(Pikk 22)
+372 631 3393(Pikk 15) · Fax: +372 631 4076
info@crafts.ee · Homepage

Browse Eesti Käsitöö’s huge selection of traditional Estonian handicrafts to find that perfect gift or souvenir. All products are made from natural materials by certified masters, so the highest level of quality and authenticity is guaranteed. All four shops are conveniently located in and around the Old Town. Tallinn Card: 10 % discount.

Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall

Old Town & City Centre

Pikk 17 Map
Ph: +3726411630
post@ajaloomuuseum.ee · Homepage

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 Maritime Museum

Old Town & City Centre

Pikk 70 Map
Ph: +3726411408 · Fax: +3726411414
info@meremuuseum.ee · Homepage

Tallinn is first and foremost a port and this journey into the past, housed in the legendary Fat Margaret cannon tower, is bound to be a great outing for all the family.

Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design

Old Town & City Centre

Lai 17 Map
Ph: +3726274600 · Fax: +3726274601
info@etdm.ee · Homepage

Housed in the old granary, itself a remarkable Old Town structure, the museum shows off the country’s most impressive works of applied art from the early 1900s to today. Estonia’s artists have developed a tradition of producing fantastic, often dreamlike creations in glass, ceramics, textile, leather, metalwork and jewellery. Temporary exhibitions on the ground floor put the spotlight on newer ideas. ...

Estonian Museum of Natural History

Old Town & City Centre

Lai 29A Map
Ph: +3726411739
muuseum@loodusmuuseum.ee · Homepage

The museum is the natural showcase for wildlife from the land and the sea. 

Etno.ee

Old Town & City Centre

Tartu mnt 6
Ph: +372 682 5124
info@etno.ee · Homepage

A far cry from the typical handicraft outlet, this shop features a wide array of contemporary design items made using Estonia's colourful folk patterns. Here you'll find everything from clothing and footwear to bed linen, decorative pillows, umbrellas and even wallpaper, all with a distinctly Estonian look. Wooden toys and puzzles are also available.

Hansarent

Old Town & City Centre

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Ph: +3726557155 · +37253044055
booking@hansarent.eu · Homepage

Hansarent, one of leading car rental firms in the Baltics, offers just the kind of professional, flexible service you need to make your Estonia visit a success. Conveniently located downtown just five minutes from the passenger harbour, it offers a 100-strong fleet – everything from small autos to passenger vans. GPS navigation equipment is available in all vehicles on request. The company also provides ...

Holy Spirit Church

Old Town & City Centre

Pühavaimu 2 Map
Ph: +3726441487 · Fax: +3726464430
tallinna.puhavaimu@eelk.ee · Homepage

Just off Town Hall Square stands a radiant, white church with an octagonal tower. This is the 14th-century Holy Spirit Church, a spectacular structure both inside and out. The elaborate painted clock on its façade is Tallinn's oldest public timepiece, dating to the late 17th century. But don't miss the carved wood interior which includes such treasures as a unique 15th century altar by the famous ...

Hop-on Hop-off Tallinn City Tour - Red Line

Old Town & City Centre

Viru väljak Map
Ph: +3726279080
+37253429968
info@citytour.ee · Homepage

Explore Tallinn the easy and fun way! With audio commentary available in 10 languages, the Town Centre Tour makes 10 stops covering the city centre, Kumu and Kadriorg Art Museums, Lasnamäe, the port area and Kalamaja. Tallinn Card: Free pass valid for all City Tour lines NB! You can choose this excursion with Tallinn card for free of charge. When choosing another Tallinn tour you can participate in ...

Kaerajaan

Old Town & City Centre

Raekoja plats 17 Map
Ph: +372 615 5400 · Fax: +372 615 5402
kaerajaan@kaerajaan.ee · Homepage

Located right on Town Hall Square, Kaerajaan is a great place to experience a modern take on traditional, Estonian cuisine. Its name comes from an old folk song and dance, and both the off-beat interior and the inventive dishes on offer resonate with the echoes of the nation's ethnic heritage. Tallinn Card: 10% discount on food and drinks (except special offers).

Kalev Marzipan Room

Old Town & City Centre

Pikk 16 Map
Ph: +3726464192 · Homepage

For five centuries Tallinners sweet tooth has been sated with marzipan mania, now you have the chance not only to taste marzipan by also see how it's made.


Kehrwieder Chocolaterie

Old Town & City Centre

Saiakang 1 Map
Ph: +372 5554 7436
saiakang@kohvik.ee · Homepage

One of the city's most unforgettable cafés makes its home right on Town Hall Square, in a cave-like warren of rooms filled with old-fashioned furniture, candlelight and Estonian music. Here you can sample a variety of gourmet coffees and teas, or try one of the handmade truffles that give the chocolaterie its name. Tallinn Card: Free handmade chocolate truffle.

Kehrwieder Ice Cream Cafe

Old Town & City Centre

Estonia pst. 9 Map
Ph: +372 641 7522  · Homepage

This inviting café makes its home in a well-lit corner of the Apollo bookshop, in the newly-built Solaris centre. Here you'll find a friendly, retro atmosphere accented by off-beat art and design elements, not to mention the house speciality: high-quality ice cream made right on the spot from Estonian-grown berries and fruits. Tallinn Card: Free scoop of homemade ice cream.

Kehrwieder Kohvicum

Old Town & City Centre

Uus 16 Map
Ph: +372 642 7026
kohvicum@kohvik.ee · Homepage

Tucked underneath a music school in Old Town, this little café is well worth seeking out for its cosy, old-fashioned atmosphere and friendly service. Here you can try excellent coffees and teas, as well as pastries and handmade chocolates. Kohvicum's inviting courtyard is a summer favourite. Tallinn Card: Free handmade, chocolate truffle.

Kiek in de Kök

Old Town & City Centre

Komandandi tee 2 Map
Ph: +3726446686
kok@linnamuuseum.ee · Homepage

Take a peek into the kitchens from the battlements of this Medieval defensive tower.

Krambude

Old Town & City Centre

Vana turg 1 Map
Ph: +372 627 9020 · Homepage

You will find the best gifts and souvenirs for your family, friends and even yourself at the Olde Hansa medieval shoppe, Krambude. The handmade glassware, pottery, silver jewellery and other valuable goods sold here are authentic replicas of items used by medieval townsfolk. All items are designed to be durable and suitable for everyday use. Tallinn Card: a gift with every purchase

Lennusadam (Seaplane Harbour)

Old Town & City Centre

Küti 17 Map
Ph: +3726411408
info@lennusadam.eu · Homepage

Region's biggest sea centre and maritime museum in architectually unique seaplane hangars boast life size submarine and replica seaplane.   

Mademoiselle Café (Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel)

Old Town & City Centre

Paldiski mnt 4
Ph: +372 628 8155
restaurant@meritonhotels.com · Homepage

The excellent café in Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel offers cosy surroundings as well as fresh cakes, pastries, quiches and salads - all made right on the spot! Daily soup specials and convenient, wireless internet connections make the Mademoiselle cafés all the more inviting. Tallinn Card: 10% discount

Mademoiselle Café (Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel)

Old Town & City Centre

Pikk 29 Map
Ph: +372 664 8805
restaurant@meritonhotels.com · Homepage

The excellent café in the Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel offers cosy surroundings as well as fresh cakes, pastries, quiches and salads - all made right on the spot! Daily soup specials and convenient, wireless internet connections make the Mademoiselle cafés all the more inviting. Tallinn Card: 10% discount

Maiasmokk

Old Town & City Centre

Pikk 16 Map
Ph: +372 646 4079 · Fax: +372 646 4066
maiasmokk@kalev.ee

Tallinn’s oldest and most famous café, Maiasmokk has been operating since 1864, and still retains its amazing, pre-war interior. This old charmer lives up to its name (Estonian for 'sweet tooth') by serving up a variety of tempting cakes and pastries – all made right on the spot – as well as fresh coffee and other treats. Tallinn Card: Free cup of coffee or tea.

Maikrahv

Old Town & City Centre

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Ph: +372 631 4227 · Fax: +372 631 4228
reserve@maikrahv.ee · Homepage

Right in the heart of Old Town you’ll find a fine restaurant known for serving exceptional food in distinctive surroundings. Maikrahv, built in a 15th-century town house, offers an inviting, medieval atmosphere and a selective array of international cuisine. For a unique drink experience, try the house shot or the kir royal. Tallinn Card: 10% discount

Masters' Courtyard

Old Town & City Centre

Vene 6 Map
Ph: +372 504 6113
jaan.parn@mail.ee · Homepage

Hidden in a quiet, Old Town courtyard is this site dedicated to the master craftsmen of old. Here visitors can shop for handicrafts and jewellery, view art exhibitions, and sample the heavenly confections created in the popular Chocolaterie Café. Comfortable accommodation is available in the courtyard’s guesthouse. Tallinn Card: Free postcard from Masters' Courtyard office.

Museum of Estonian Architecture

Old Town & City Centre

Ahtri 2 Map
Ph: +3726257007 · Fax: +3726257003
info@arhitektuurimuuseum.ee · Homepage

The Rotermann’s Salt Storage, one of the grandest limestone structures in the Rotermann district, is the ideal place for a museum dedicated to architecture. Its permanent exhibition presents Estonian architectural development through the ages as well as a scale model of central Tallinn, while temporary exhibits focus on various architectural movements.

Museum of Occupations

Old Town & City Centre

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Ph: +3726680250 · Fax: +3726680251
muuseum@okupatsioon.ee · Homepage

This modern museum is the first in the nation dedicated to the 1940 - 1991 time period, during which Estonia was occupied briefly by the Germans, and for a longer time by the Soviet Union. Audio-visual displays, photos and sound recordings highlight the events of the era, repression and popular resistance, as well as showing how ordinary people coped with the day-to-day realities of this difficult ...

National Opera Estonia

Old Town & City Centre

Estonia pst 4 Map
Ph: +372 683 1210  · Fax: +372 683 1246
info@opera.ee · Homepage

This early 20th Century neo-classical building has seen star performances in the arts from opera/ ballet to concerts from all over the World.


Niguliste museum (St. Nicholas´ Church)

Old Town & City Centre

Niguliste 3 Map
Ph: +3726449903
niguliste@ekm.ee · Homepage

Saints, dancing skeletons and silver – not to mention the occasional organ concert – are the main attractions at this imposing, 13th-century church. Founded by German merchant/settlers from the island of Gotland sometime around 1230, the sturdy church was designed to double as a fortress in the days before the town wall was built. The building survived the reformationist looting of 1523, but wasn't ...

Nu Nordik

Old Town & City Centre

Vabaduse väljak 8 Map
Ph: +3726449392
shop@nunordik.ee · Homepage

Nu Nordik is the only shop in the world dedicated to cutting-edge Estonian design. It's full of fresh, offbeat items: clothing, fashion accessories and home décor. Visitors will find many unique, handcrafted pieces from some of the most imaginative designers in Estonia. Tallinn Card: Small gift and 15% discount

Old Dominican Monastery Claustrum

Old Town & City Centre

Müürivahe 33 Map
Ph: +3725112536
info@paideia.ee · Homepage

The inner chambers of the Dominican Monastery once included three wings, together called the Claustrum, of which the east wing still remains. It consists of a monks’ dormitory, library, refectory, prior’s living quarters and other rooms, all of which provide an interesting view into the lives of medieval monks. Visitors shouldn’t miss the mysterious “Energy Pillar” in the cellar, thought to be a source ...

Olde Hansa

Old Town & City Centre

Vana Turg 1 Map
Ph: +372 627 9020 · Fax: +372 627 9041
reserve@oldehansa.ee · Homepage

This unforgettable, Medieval-style restaurant is set up like the welcoming home of a 15th-century Hanseatic merchant. Here you can soothe your hunger with roasted game meat, raise your spirit with flavoured wines and enjoy the genuine Medieval atmosphere complete with colourful murals, period music, candlelight and caring service. Tallinn Card: With a meal a little cone of Olde Hansa sweet almonds ...

Peppersack

Old Town & City Centre

Viru 2 Map
Ph: +372 646 6800 · Fax: +372 644 0947
peppersack@peppersack.ee · Homepage

Hungry diners flock to Peppersack, a medieval-themed restaurant in Old Town, to enjoy hearty meals, sample fine drinks and witness the swordfight (every evening at 8pm) in the lively, historic ambience of this 14th-century venue. Order Alderman Johan's Special or Master Hansu's Feast and follow it with some mulled wine. Tallinn Card: 10% discount from à la carte menu.

Rewill

Old Town & City Centre

Vene 7 Map
Ph: +3726313362
rewill@rewill.ee · Homepage

This shop is an excellent place to find genuine Estonian handicrafts. Rewill offers a variety of knit items like sweaters, blankets, hats, scarves, socks and mittens, as well as souvenirs made from wood, fur and stone. Visitors who knit as a hobby will also find yarn and other supplies here. Tallinn Card: Small gift and 15% discount

Sail’n’Dine – Historical Port Tour

Old Town & City Centre

Küti 15
Ph: +3725068152 · Fax: +3726012781
info@kajsamoor.eu · Homepage

There's no better way to see Tallinn's medieval skyline and picturesque coast than taking a sailing tour on the Kajsamoor, a wooden, gaff-rigged schooner built in 1939. During the 2-hour excursion you'll hear stories of port life, pirates and smugglers, see the Maritime Museum's historic Seaplane Harbour and cruise the bay. The galley will serve you a hearty soup lunch to keep you fit.Advance booking ...

St. Olav’s Church and tower

Old Town & City Centre

Lai 50 Map
Ph: +3726412241 · Fax: +3726412116
oleviste@oleviste.ee · Homepage

The 14th century Gothic church that dominates Tallinn's skyline was a skyscraper of it's age and is still a major attraction. 

Tallinn Art Hall

Old Town & City Centre

Vabaduse väljak 8 Map
Ph: +3726442907
info@kunstihoone.ee · Homepage

The 1930s-era Art Hall traditionally hosts some of the city's highest quality exhibitions from Estonia and abroad. Whatever's on display here is guaranteed to stir the imagination, or at least raise a few eyebrows. Free with Tallinn Card.

Tallinn City Museum

Old Town & City Centre

Vene 17 Map
Ph: +3726155183 · Fax: +3726441574
info@linnamuuseum.ee · Homepage

This historical museum, which tell Estonia's story through the ages, is itself a part of history.


Tallinn Official Sightseeing Tour - A guided bus and walking tour

Old Town & City Centre

Viru väljak 4 Map
Ph: +3726108634
incoming@reisiekspert.ee · Homepage

This 2.5-hour guided bus and walking tour is an excellent way for first-time visitors to get to know Tallinn. Picking up at the passenger port and major hotels, the trip takes visitors through the most interesting sections of the city, past the Kadriorg Park and the Song Festival Grounds to the Pirita district, all the while providing running commentary on Estonian history and contemporary life.The ...

Tallinn Tourist Information Centre

Old Town & City Centre

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Ph: +372 645 7777 · Fax: +372 645 7778
turismiinfo@tallinnlv.ee · Homepage

Strategically located in the heart of Old Town, the information centre is the one-stop-shop for everything a visitor needs to know about Tallinn, from hotel and transportation tips to sightseeing suggestions and concert schedules. Tallinn Card: Tallinn Card holders who fill out the questionnaire and turn it in at the Tallinn Tourist Information Centre will receive a small gift.

Tallinn Town Hall

Old Town & City Centre

Raekoja plats 1 Map
Ph: + 3726457900 · Fax: + 3726457904
raekoda@tallinnlv.ee · Homepage

The Town Hall was the political centre of Tallinn for centuries and is one of the finest original pieces of Gothic architecture in this part of Europe.


Tallinn Town Wall

Old Town & City Centre

Gümnaasiumi 3 Map
Ph: +3726449867
+3725079565
kodu.linn@mail.ee

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.


Toomas the Train

Old Town & City Centre

Kullassepa Map
Ph: +372 525 6490

Toomas the Train is a festive little vehicle that brings smiles to children’s faces and relieves their parents’ weary feet as he takes them all on a 20-minute tour around the cobbled streets of Old Town. Non-stop departures from Kullassepa Street, near the Town Hall Square. Closed on rainy days.Free with Tallinn Card. There is no service at the moment as the season is postponed.

Town Hall Tower

Old Town & City Centre

Raekoja plats 1 Map
Ph: + 372 645 7900 · Homepage

Tallinn’s Town Hall, that unparalleled symbol of the town’s medieval past, is famous for its 64-metre, octagonal, Gothic tower. The late-Renaissance spire was added to the structure in 1600, and is topped by another important symbol of the town, the Old Thomas weather vane. In summer, visitors can climb the tower’s long, spiral staircase to the top for some truly amazing views of Old Town and the city ...

Town Prison - Museum of Photography

Old Town & City Centre

Raekoja 4 Map
Ph: +3726448767
foto@linnamuuseum.ee · Homepage

Housed in a 15th-century building that used to serve as the Town Council’s prison, Tallinn’s Museum of Photography traces the history of the art, which came to Tallinn a little more than 150 years ago. A large collection of antique cameras is on display, as are numerous photos and even a re-created early 20th-century darkroom.

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