History & Culture

Bastion passages in the Tallinn Old Town

The bastion passages are part of the Kiek in de Kök Fortification Museum.The mysterious passages in Tallinn’s earthwork fortifications were built along with the bastions in the 17th and 18th centuries to conceal the movement…

Tallinn Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

This richly decorated historicist mixed-style Orthodox church was completed in 1900 when Estonia was part of the Russian Empire. The church dates back to the Russification policy in the 19th century and was erected directly…

Epping Tower

The development of Tallinn’s fortifications is on display in this 14th century tower. If you want, you can try on medieval armor and explore gun models. Our interactive exhibitions are suitable for both adults and…

House of the Blackheads

House of the Blackheads is one of the oldest and most renowned building complexes in Tallinn’s Old Town. The most unique rooms are the White Hall (1532), which is the first venue in Renaissance style in…

Adamson-Eric Museum

Adamson-Eric was one of the most versatile Estonian artists of the 20th century. Known primarily as an accomplished painter, the artist worked in almost all fields of applied art. The permanent exhibition in a medieval…

Mikkel Museum

Mikkel Museum is located in the former kitchen building of Kadriorg Palace, next to Kadriorg Castle. In 1994, Johannes Mikkel donated his collection, which can be considered one of the richest private collections in Estonia,…

Town Hall Pharmacy

Tallinn Town Hall Pharmacy is the oldest pharmacy in Europe that has continually operated on the same premises. It was first mentioned in town records in 1422. During the long history of the town hall pharmacy, many…