Panoramic Medieval Views of Old Town Tallinn from Toompea Hill
Toompea means Cathedral Hill and it is an oblong-shaped limestone hill located in Tallinn Old Town. This is the perfect…
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Russian Orthodox Church: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Website: Alexsander Nevsky Cathedral Designed by Mikhail Preobrazhensky in Russian Revival style during the period (1894-1900) when…
The Tallinn – Helsinki Baltic Sea Crossing with TallinK Silja Line
Let me begin with a TIP: When booking for a city trip to Tallinn (Estonia) or Helsinki (Finland) I strongly…
Tallinn Old Town Days (Olde Hansa) and Sipping Gourmet Vana Tallinn Coffee
The city hosts the ‘Tallinn Old Days’, a medieval event in the old city that runs for a week in…
The Oldest Cafe in Tallinn: Maiasmokk Cafe and Kalev Marzipan Museum Room
If you are like me when travelling who is constantly on the lookout for lovely historical places to have a…
Reminder on Going Local (Estonian Eats) in Tallinn and eventually Dining at Restaurant Dominic
When I was in May last year in Tallinn, Estonia, I went to see a ballet performance at the Estonian…
Charming garden restaurant in Tallinn: Lieb Restaurant and a Little Encounter with a Possessive Old Man
I have read great reviews about this restaurant serving good food and having a very cosy and fresh garden ambiance.…
A Walk along Tallinn’s Fortifications and Medieval Narrow Streets
Tallinn Old Town is a medieval city of towers and fortification remnants, with 1.9 kilometres of its original walls still…
Cafe with a View in Tallinn: Kohvik Komeet and Shopping at Solaris
If you have been following my travel diaries, one of the things quite predictable with me is spotting for that…
Tallinn, Estonia: Viru Gate, Hellemann Tower & Town Wall, Katariina Kaik
What I really love about Tallinn are two things: (1) It is a very picturesque fortified medieval town, with lots…
A Symphony of Russian Cuisine in Tallinn at Restaurant Tchaikovsky
Did you know that Estonia was once part of the fallen USSR? For those who are born before the USSR…
Watched ‘La Bayadère’ Ballet Show at the Estonian National Theatre
On my wish list in my visit to Tallinn was to watch a ballet show. Eastern Europe is the gateway…