Category: Tallinn Travel Guide

  • Explore The Charming Rocca al Mare District Tallinn

    Explore The Charming Rocca al Mare District Tallinn

    Sitting at the western edge of the city is the coastal Rocca al Mare district. The area’s name, meaning ‘Rock by the Sea’ in Italian, comes from a summer manor established here in 1863 by local baron Arthur Girard de Soucanton. That estate is now the site of the sprawling Estonian Open Air Museum, a…

  • Ultimate Travel Guide – Charming Kadriorg Tallinn District Explore Tallinn

    Ultimate Travel Guide – Charming Kadriorg Tallinn District Explore Tallinn

    Kadriorg, which means “Catherine’s Valley” in Estonian, is a delightful subdistrict in the heart of Tallinn’s Kesklinn (Midtown). This area exudes elegance and history, making it a must-visit for travelers seeking a blend of culture, green spaces, and architectural beauty. A Royal Legacy Originally established as a summer residence for the Russian Tsar Peter the…

  • Discover Rotermann District Tallinn – Your Eastern Europe Travel Guide

    Discover Rotermann District Tallinn – Your Eastern Europe Travel Guide

    Lined by the harbor, Tallinn Old Town, and the Viru Center shopping mall, lies the Rotermann Quarter, the official center point of Tallinn. Being the meeting point of three main roads, the quarter was busy as far back as the 19th century. That’s why an entrepreneur called Christian Abraham Rotermann found the place and founded…

  • Kalamaja District Tallinn Essential Travel Guide

    Kalamaja District Tallinn Essential Travel Guide

    Kalamaja, which got its name from the fishing port a long time ago, is a quiet area known for old-fashioned, colorful, working-class houses. From the 14th century, fishermen, fish merchants, and boat builders lived in Kalamaja. But after the completion of the Tallinn – St Petersburg railway in 1870, big factories began to emerge, leading…

  • Tallinn Old Town 13 Must See Attractions – Your Ultimate Travel Guide

    Tallinn Old Town 13 Must See Attractions – Your Ultimate Travel Guide

    This quiet courtyard in Tallinn Old Town is a little piece of the city as it was centuries ago, when people appreciated the work of craftsmen, who put their heart and soul into everything they made. You can still see the medieval architecture and enjoy the cozy atmosphere. There are different arts and crafts workshops and…

  • Explore Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn – Your Ultimate Travel Guide for Estonia

    Explore Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn – Your Ultimate Travel Guide for Estonia

    The Kumu Art Museum is the headquarters of the Art Museum of Estonia, as well as the largest and most impressive exhibition venue in Estonia. The museum opened on 17 February 2006. In 2008 Kumu received the European Museum of the Year Award. This is a noteworthy international recognition of Kumu’s aspiration to become a…