Tallinn

Nature

Lake Ülemiste

Ülemiste is the largest lake around Tallinn and a vital source of drinking water for the city. A walk along its shore is a great way to enjoy the quiet scenery.

Castles & palaces

Toompea Castle

Toompea Castle sits atop Toompea Hill in central Tallinn and has served as a fortress since the 9th century. Today it houses the Estonian Parliament, blending history with the present.

Temples & religious sites

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

A Russian Orthodox cathedral in the heart of Tallinn, built between 1894 and 1900. As the city's largest domed cathedral, it draws many visitors who come to admire its grand exterior and ornate interior.

Temples & religious sites

St. Olaf's Church

A church in downtown Tallinn, Estonia. It's a nice stop while wandering through the city center.

Temples & religious sites

St. Mary's Cathedral

A Lutheran cathedral on Toompea Hill in Tallinn's Old Town, built in the 13th century. It is the oldest church in both Tallinn and mainland Estonia, and the only building on Toompea to survive the great fire of the 17th century.

Castles & palaces

Kadriorg Palace

An 18th-century palace in Tallinn's Kadriorg Park, with construction beginning in 1718 and completed in 1725. It now houses an art museum featuring foreign art from the 16th to 20th centuries.

Nature

Tallinn Bay

A bay on Estonia's coast at the southern edge of the Gulf of Finland, along which the capital Tallinn is situated. It's a great spot to take in views of the city skyline along the sea.

Parks & gardens

Freedom Square

A spacious square at the southern edge of Tallinn's Old Town, host to national events and concerts. Visitors can also see notable landmarks here, including the War of Independence Victory Column.