Sightseeing tour of Old Tallinn
Description:
During the tour, I will introduce you to the history of the ancient city, which began in the 12th century.
We will take a walk through the Upper and Lower City. In the Upper Town, I will introduce you to Toompea Castle, which for several centuries was the residence of the viceroys, and currently houses the Parliament of the Republic of Estonia. Next, I will show you the Dome Cathedral - one of the oldest churches in Tallinn and the Orthodox Cathedral of A. Nevsky, we will pass to the observation decks, from where you will see a panorama of the Old Town. From the Upper Town we will go down through the Garden of the Danish King, which is one of the most picturesque places in Tallinn to Lujica Jalg Street (Short Leg). This wonderful street will lead us to the Lower Town to the Church of St. Nicholas (Niguliste). Next, the route will pass along Rataskaev Street (Wheel Well) to Pikk Street (Long).
On this street, which in the Middle Ages was one of the main streets of the city, you will get acquainted with the buildings of the Great Merchant Guild and the guild of the Brotherhood of Blackheads. We will not miss the church of Pyhavayma (Holy Spirit). Further, our route will pass to Vienna Street (Russian), where we will see the Orthodox Church with a rich history, and the only Catholic Church of St. Apostles Peter and Paul in the Old Town. After that, through the passage of Katarina, we will approach the ruins of the Dominican monastery and the largest church in the city in the Middle Ages, St. Catherine of Alexandria. Continuing the journey along this colorful street, we will get to the fortress wall, passing along which we will go to the Viru Gate. At the Town Hall Square you will learn the history of the ancient Town Hall and the square itself, as well as visit the oldest pharmacy in Europe.