Video (4.30 min / 10.3 Mb mpeg) "Feel the touch of Tallinn"
The capital of the Estonian Republic is one of the oldest capital
cities in Northern Europe. It is is one of the best retained medieval
European towns, especially the the Old Town with its unique medieval
surroundings. The unique value of Tallinn’s Old Town lies first and
foremost in the well-preserved completeness of its medieval milieu and
structure, which has been lost in most of the capitals of Northern
Europe. Since 1997 Tallinn is included in the UNESCO World Heritage
List.
The golden era in Tallinn’s history lies in the period between the early 15th and mid 16th centuries. During
that period Tallinn attained fame and a powerful role in the Baltic Sea area through its membership in the Hanseatic League.
During the walk in the Old Town you can feel and touch history
everywhere. The web of winding cobblestone streets and buildings from
the 11th to 15th centuries has preserved nearly in its entirety. Thanks
to this you can sense the atmosphere of the old days.
During the past ten years our capital has developed into a very
modern and open city with new tall glass and steel buildings,
illuminated signs of major international companies, large shopping
malls, newly renovated airport, ever growing cargo and dozens of new
manufacturing and warehouse complexes.
Tallinn offers much to discover for people with various interests –
for those who love the arts, as well as those who are interested in
nightlife, for gourmet lovers, for shoppers, for friends of nature and
many others.
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