The original Danish castle, which was built in 1219, was later destroyed and replaced by a new castle in the 14th century that served as the seat of the Knights of the Sword for several centuries.
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The original Danish castle, which was built in 1219, was later destroyed and replaced by a new castle in the 14th century that served as the seat of the Knights of the Sword for several centuries.
Danish King's Garden; located next to Toompea hill - according to old legend, this is where the Danes first received their national flag.
Site where the All-Estonian Song Festivals have been held since 1928 along with concerts, festive ceremonies, exhibitions, open-air performances and other cultural events throughout the year.
Established art gallery features works verging on surrealism.
Through interactive exhibits, stage shows, video and slide presentations, this museum traces Tallinn's history from the 13th century to the 1990s.
This magnificent baroque pink palace was founded by the Russian Tsar Peter I, which now serves as the residence of the Estonian president and houses the Estonian Art Museum.
Peter the Great bought this simple cottage in 1714 to live in while the magnificent Kadriorg Palace was being built; today, this museum shows a stark contrast between the Russian tsar's temporary humble dwelling and his magnificent palatial retreat.
This museum focuses on objects such as glassware, metal work and ceramics.
Built in the mid-1400s, this artillery tower still has cannonballs dating back to 1577 embedded in its walls.
Located in the cannon tower Fat Margaret, this four-story museum features more than 7,000 objects, 30,000 photographs and 15,000 documents all relating to Estonia's maritime history including ship building, navigation instruments, lighthouses, fishery and marine education.