Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Touring in Tallinn

We didn't have much time in Tallinn -- just a little over two days -- so we made the most of it by taking a guided walking tour, then walking around on our own, and even taking those dreaded Hop-on Hop-off buses.  We are used to "slow travel" so this was a whirlwind tour for us!  We learned a lot about Tallinn's impressive history, and had a chance to see most of the main tourist attractions despite only being here a brief time.

Here are some highlights:

Tallin's 14-century town wall is 3 meters thick in some places

Here we are at the Great Coastal Gate

View of a tower through the twisty trees

Creepy monk sculptures in the Danish King's Garden

Kevin loading a torpedo on the submarine "Lembit" at the Seaplane Museum

Paks Margareeta, a massive 16th-century defensive tower affectionately known as "Fat Margaret"

Saint Catherine's Passage

A skyline view with the spires of St. Olaf's church and the Church of the Holy Ghost

2 comments:

  1. The town is so storybook, I think I'm overdue for a visit. Although it's looking rather chilly there.

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    1. "Storybook" is exactly the word to describe this place, Renee! It's a lovely place, but maybe too chilly for you in September -- we did have to wear jackets especially at night!

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