History & Culture

Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God (Kazan icon) in Tallinn

Church of Kazan, which was completed in 1721, is the oldest preserved wooden sacred building in Tallinn. A copy of the Icon of Our Lady of Kazan and an antique foldable copper military icon with the…

Estonian Museum of Natural History

In the Estonian Museum of Natural History, the Estonian nature is at your fingertips! Various things to explore and view are spread across three floors! Watch an exciting animation about the life of the Baltic…

St. Charles Church

The house of God dedicated to King Carl XI of Sweden is impressive and the largest historicist church made of limestone. Its designer Otto Pius Hippius, an architect from St. Petersburg with his origins in…

Tallinn TV Tower’s observation deck

Welcome to the Tallinn TV Tower’s observation deck!At a height of 170 metres, you will be treated to one of the most magnificent views of the Estonian capital city. You can enjoy a captivating panoramic…

Tallinn City Life Museum

We introduce the history of the city from its establishment to this day. The cellars of the medieval merchant house stores ceramics, porcelain, and metal. The top floors host exhibitions on the history of the…

Church of the Holy Spirit in Tallinn

Built in the 14th century with timber interior and a hexagonal tower, the bright white Church of the Holy Spirit is one of the oldest and finest structures in Tallinn. Before entering the church, take a look…

St Catherine’s Passage

Catherine’s Alley, formerly known as Monk’s Alley, winds its way from Vene Street past the southern end of the Dominican monastery to Müürivahe Street. St Catherine’s church, which lent the alley its name, is thought…

Estonian History Museum – Maarjamäe Palace

The Estonian History Museum is located the summer estate with a colourful past, known as Maarjamäe Palace. On the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia (in 2018), the renovated historical palace was opened as an…

House of Peter the Great

House of Peter the Great or the ‘old palace’ is a building with an interesting history and it originates from the time before the present Kadriorg Palace was built.Peter the Great and his wife Catherine stayed…

St. Olav’s Church and viewing platform

The gothic steeple of this church, which was completed in the early 16th century, previously made the church one of the tallest buildings in the world (soaring to 159 metres tall according to some sources)….

Ruins of Bridgettine Convent

The history of the ruins rising above the banks of the Pirita River date back to 1407, when the largest nunnery in Old Livonia was founded here. The convent that got its name from St….

Estonian Museum of Architecture

Estonian Museum of Architecture has a permanent exhibition of the models of the city, providing an overview of Estonian architecture in the 20th century. In order to supplement the exhibition, the museum has ordered new models…