loved this city wished i had a longer stay

ESTONIA INTRODUCTION

Everything that you see while travelling around in Estonia is inseparable from our history. Estonians belong to the oldest people in Europe and were already living on the coasts of the Baltic Sea at the time when the first pyramids were erected in Egypt. Since the 13th century they have been invaded and ruled by Germans, Danes, Swedes, Poles and Russians, but each one of them have left behind also something good.

The Republic of Estonia was declared on 24 February 1918, and for a couple of decades the people felt pride in their home country. The destructive occupation by the Soviet Union which lasted half a century interrupted the natural development and growth of Estonia, which until then had been keeping up well with its northern neighbour Finland.

In 1991 Estonians regained their independence in the course of the “Singing Revolution” and returned to their rightful place in Europe and the world

TALLINN INTRODUCTION

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is truly one of the gems of Northern Europe. The city lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, only 70 km (43 miles) south of Helsinki. At the historical heart of the city is the hill of Toompea, covered in cobbled streets and filled with medieval houses and alleyways. The lower town spreads out from the foot of the hill, still protected by the remnants of a city wall. Around the city wall is a series of well-maintained green parks, great for strolling.

While the old town has been astonishingly well preserved and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997, it is now in better shape than ever, with the bigger roads converted into fashionable shopping streets reminiscent of Zürich or Geneva, the new town sprawling all around is largely built in typical concrete Soviet style. The new center of town is Vabaduse Väljak (Freedom Square) at the edge of the old town, and nearby is the giant matchbox of Hotel Viru, the former Intourist flagship and notorious den of Cold War intrigue (every room was tapped and monitored by the KGB!).

Recently, Tallinn has received a boom in tourism, especially by day trippers which visit it from its sister city across the Baltic Sea, Helsinki.

Most tourists who visit Estonia arrive first in Tallinn. Since this medieval Hanseatic town, the capital, the business and cultural centre of Estonia deserves a guide book of its own.

Flights to Tallinn is easy to find and with Easyjet flying straight from London or Berlin into this beautiful city, how did you manage to stay away for so long? You may also find various options connecting from various main hubs in Europe using other low cost carriers. We have a rental apartment in Tallinn for short and long term rentals. Have a look at www.estonia-apartment.com

I visited Estonia in 2001 and really enjoyed my time in Tallinn in particular. The city has a unique blend of cultures from around the Baltic - including Russian, Swedish and other lesser influences. The historic centre of the city is quite well preserved (considering the impact of the U.S.S.R in the region) - of real note are the partial remains of the medieval city walls which offer a stark contrast to the Soviet era concrete tower blocks which dominate the skyline on the outskirts. Furthermore there is a very nice market square where there are often many different goods on display, and you can often see a number of people dressed in the traditional dress which is very nice. Also many of the younger generation speak English, whilst Russian is quite common amongst the older generation - so there are a wide number of people who should be ok travelling around the city.

Go to Olde Hansa for the best Medieval Restaurant, just off Raekoja Plats.

After a good meal, with the coffee, you should take a Vana Tallinn.

Get a cab, preferably with a driver not linked to some mob.

beautifull girls and always visi toompea

U trgovini se može kupiti puno hrane za malo novaca. Gotova hrana im je zanimljiva, slična Hrvatskoj, tako da nećete ostati gladni. Nakon Skandinavije to je ugodno osvježenje. Puno skandinavaca dolazi katamaranskim linijama u Tallin da bi kupovali alkoho. Za sat i pol vremena i 55 € ste u Helsinkiju. Valuta im je estonska kruna iako su u EU. Grad je sličan Zagrebu, ali se furaju na srednji vijek, pa je strogi centar tako uređen. Zanimljivo je posjetiti tržnicu vune i prošetati se strogim centrom, ali se sve manje više da obići u jednom danu.

Was expecting a backward little town and got a vibrant, modern city. What a charming city at that! But do try some local dishes, the food was great!

Tallinn is still a cheap and friendly city to visit... do not miss it out... it is a ctually on a day trip based from Helsinki!! Don't miss it!!!