Tallinn is rightfully called the "City Castle", because he managed to preserve the spirit of the Middle Ages. Over the many years of its existence, Tallinn managed to change several titles and nationalities. Germans, Danes, Russians, Swedes left their historical imprint on the city. It is such a cultural mix that gives the city a special atmosphere and attracts tourists from around the world.
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First of all, visit the heart of Tallinn - Town Hall Square. As in any medieval city, the Town Hall Square was the place where the people were glasses on holidays and bazaar days. On the square it was possible to make purchases, see the representation of the stray artists, to witness the execution. Today the area remains the place of universal fun and the holiday. It is on Square that the carnival, dedicated to the Days of the Old Town. In the center of the square there is a stone slab - a rose of winds.
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Being on the square, you can see the Town Hall. At its top there is a spire with a vane "urban guard" of the old Thomas - the main symbol of Tallinn. The building of the Town Hall is made in the Gothic style, reflecting the image of Northern Europe. In the town hall, you can visit the Burgers Lobby and the Magistrate Hall. Of particular interest among tourists is the basement, in which wine stored in medieval time. The hall of the magistrate is rich in the works of medieval art depicting biblical stories and the ancient legends of these places.
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You can get closer to the history of Tallinn in the urban museum. There are exposures that tell the history of the city, starting from ancient times, ending with the events of the 20th century. For a more complete immersion in the atmosphere of the past, all exposures are accompanied by sound effects.
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If you relax with children, be sure to visit the Tallinn zoo, founded in 1939. About 350 species of animals are located on an area of \u200b\u200b89 hectares. Despite the climate, the inhabitants of the tropical jungle are widely represented in the zoo.
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The most attractive place for Orthodox people is Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. He was erected in 1900 on the project Mikhail Preobrazhensky. The cathedral has a very long and not a simple story. Many times he was trying to demolish during the war years and post-war time. But today, the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky continues to collect parishioners to the service with his powerful bell tower ensemble.
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No walk in the spirit of Middle Ages does not cost without a castle. The most important castle of Tallinn - Tompea Castle, which was built in 13-14 centuries. Today, the Castle meets the Parliament of the Republic of Estonia. By giving, the castle stands on the gigantic tombstone of King Kaleva. His wife Linda brought huge stones to the place of burial, gradually there was so much that the hill was formed. The last stone she could not convey, sat down and cried. From her tears lake Julista was formed.
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To plunge into the imperial era, visit the Kadriorg Palace. Peter I presented this palace with his wife Catherine Great, and the well-known Italian architect Niccolo Miketi was invited to build. Today, art exhibitions are held in the palace.
Modern Tallinn is, first of all, the sea city. Here are large passenger and cargo ports. The convenient location of Tallinn on the shores of the Gulf makes it the Estonian Economic Center.
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