Tallinn is the capital and the largest city in Estonia. Estonia regained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The population is approximately 400,000 people. Estonia is one of the 3 Baltic States (Lithuania and Latvia are the other 2)
Temperature
June average high is 66 and the average low is 50 F
July average high is 69 and the average low is 55 F
Currency: Estonian Kroon (EEK) 1 Kroon = 100 sents Universal Currency Converter
Time: EEST (UTC/GMT+3) - for reference London is UTC/Greenwich Mean Time
Calling Code: 372
Temperature
June average high is 66 and the average low is 50 F
July average high is 69 and the average low is 55 F
Currency: Estonian Kroon (EEK) 1 Kroon = 100 sents Universal Currency Converter
Time: EEST (UTC/GMT+3) - for reference London is UTC/Greenwich Mean Time
Calling Code: 372
Tallinn Maps
Places of interest:
Old Town
http://www.tourism.tallinn.ee/fpage/explore/attractions/oldtown
15 min from ferry terminal
Easily done as an independent walking tour; official city tour
Another walking tour
preserved medieval walls -14th and 15th century
Tallinn City Wall
Gümnaasiumi tn 3, Tallinn, Harju maakond 10133
12-7 pm, closed wednesday and thursday
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (picture below)
Russian Orthodox Church built in 1900
Dedicated to Saint Alexander Nevsky
Toompea Castle and Hill - Castle was built in 1300 and 1400's, currently houses parliament
Kadriorg Palace and Park
Summer residence built by Tsar Peter I in 1700's
Also the site of one of the branches of the Art Museum of Estonia - houses foreign art collection
Tallinn City Tourist Office
FOOD:
Tips at sit down restaurants 5-10%
Local delicacies include - garlic bread
Beer,Wine, Cigar Guide
Beer House - Tallinn's only microbrewery
Kompressor - serves large, stuffed pancakes
Places of interest:
Old Town
http://www.tourism.tallinn.ee/fpage/explore/attractions/oldtown
15 min from ferry terminal
Easily done as an independent walking tour; official city tour
Another walking tour
preserved medieval walls -14th and 15th century
Tallinn City Wall
Gümnaasiumi tn 3, Tallinn, Harju maakond 10133
12-7 pm, closed wednesday and thursday
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (picture below)
Russian Orthodox Church built in 1900
Dedicated to Saint Alexander Nevsky
Toompea Castle and Hill - Castle was built in 1300 and 1400's, currently houses parliament
Kadriorg Palace and Park
Summer residence built by Tsar Peter I in 1700's
Also the site of one of the branches of the Art Museum of Estonia - houses foreign art collection
Tallinn City Tourist Office
FOOD:
Tips at sit down restaurants 5-10%
Local delicacies include - garlic bread
Beer,Wine, Cigar Guide
Beer House - Tallinn's only microbrewery
Kompressor - serves large, stuffed pancakes
