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Tallinn ( / ˈtælɪn /, Estonian: [ˈtɑlʲːinː] ⓘ) [ 5][ 6] is the capital and most populous [ 7] city of Estonia. Situated on a bay in north Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, Tallinn has a population of about 461,000 (as of 2024) [ 2] and administratively lies in the Harju maakond ( county ).
Republic of Estonia 1991–onwards. The first archaeological traces of a small hunter-fisherman community's presence [1] in what is now Tallinn's city centre are about 5,000 years old. The comb ceramic pottery found on the site dates to about 3000 BCE and corded ware pottery around 2500 BCE. [2]
1801 - British navy under the command of admiral Nelson is on the Bay of Tallinn, but he doesn't attack. 1816 – Population: 12,000. 1817 - Tallinn's customs affair. 1820 - Oleviste Church's tower burns down. 1831 - Cholera strikes Tallinn (758 victims) 1843 - The renovation of city's canalisation begins.
The guided tours provided valuable insights into Tallinn’s history and cultural heritage. Tallinn Old Town is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone seeking a glimpse into Estonia’s rich past.
65 reviews. #79 of 316 things to do in Tallinn. Natural History Museums. Open now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Estonia boasts an unusual amount of space per capita. Over a half of our country is covered with pristine nature: trees swaying overhead, bogs fading into the mist, erratic boulders sticking out of the sea along the ...
Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood. 269. History Museums. By Curious288389. Absolutely MUST GO for all visitors to Tallin.Very friendly staff, I had a fascinating conversation.The exhibits are... 3. Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom. 703. History Museums Tatari multispinosus.
The region has been populated since the end of the Late Pleistocene glaciation, about 9,000 BC. The earliest traces of human settlement in Estonia are connected with the Kunda culture. The early mesolithic Pulli settlement is located by the Pärnu River. It has been dated to the beginning of the 9th millennium BC.
181,019. Tallinn, Estonia. Tallinn's atmospheric Old Town is an enthralling hodgepodge of medieval streets and spires. It's a small city, and the tourist areas are safe and easily explored on foot. Buy a Tallinn Card if intending to use buses, trolleys or trams. For a look into Tallinn's past, visit Rocca-al-Mare Open Air Museum's typical rural ...