History & Culture

Church of the Redeemer in Nõmme

The Church of the Redeemer in the heart of Nõmme is a lovely stone church that was designed by renowned architect Robert Natus. Completed in 1932, its construction had been championed by pastor von Hoerchelmann,…

Estonian Firefighting Museum

The permanent exhibition of the Estonian Firefighting Museum introduces the history of firefighting in Estonia from bygone days to recent past. You will get an overview of firefighting arrangement and the development of firefighting organisations, but…

Marzipan room of Café Maiasmokk

In the Marzipan room we offer the possibility to learn about marzipan and the fascinating history of the café via audioguide, view the exhibition of marzipan figures as well as explore candy boxes from the…

The Estonian Archaeology Museum

The Archaeology Museum showcases the ancient history of Estonia based on the largest archaeological collections and archive materials. You can see the tools, everyday items, weapons and adornments used by the first inhabitants of the…

Kurtna Motorcycle Museum

This museum has one of the largest and most valuable collections in the Baltic region with more than 200 motorcycles, over 100 of which, in various states of repair, are on display. The museum includes world-renowned…

Ceramics classes at Studio Asuurkeraamika

Studio Asuurkeraamika is a ceramics centre in the Old Town of Tallinn. Here, you can watch professional ceramic artists at work, buy and order the exclusive ceramics made by them, participate in regular ceramics courses,…

Riisipere Manor

Built in 1819–1821, the main part of the most outstanding Classicist manor ensemble in Estonia is a large two-storey stone building; on its main façade is an imposing column portico with a truncated ornamental gable…

Ellamaa power station

Ellamaa power station has been designed by the architect Aleksandr Wladovsky. The construction works started at the end of September 1922 and in May 1923, the station was already producing energy for starting the machinery…

Masters’ Courtyard

In the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town lies a courtyard where creativity lives and breathes. The Masters’ Courtyard is home to Estonian artists and craftspeople, and the studios, galleries, and shops are open to all…

Anija Manor

Anija Manor enchants you with simplicity! Here, you will feel the passage of time, the diversity of culture, and the charm of tastes and smells.The first records of the manor date back to the fifteenth century,…

Church of the Holy Cross in Harju-Risti

Built: 14th–17th centuries.This 700-year-old church with massive walls, dedicated to the Holy Cross of Christ, used to belong to the Padise Monastery. The unique semi-circular tower was created by the collapse of the original round tower…

St. Simeon’s and St. Anne’s Church in Tallinn

The church, belonging to Estonian Orthodox Church, was built between 1755 and 1870. This is an “Admiralty church” that is said to have been built by Russian sailors on the wreck of a ship. When Estonian…