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The capital and largest city of Estonia.

The largest city and the Capital of Estonia. The town first appeared on the map in the 12th century and because of its location has changed hands multiple times attaining various names in the process.

Town has been known as Колывань, Reval or Ревель, and finally Tallinn.

Because the city has changed hands so many times it is a home of one of the most colorful legends one of which states that the cities protector Toomas sitting on top of the town hall's spire will turn and face the countries enemies before invasions.

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Are there caves and tunnels under Tallinn, Estonia?

This spring I was in Tallinn, and I heard about some caves under the Old City, as well as under all of Tallinn. Is it true or just rumors? If it is true, can anyone provide some info about them?
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Are there trains beween Tallinn, Riga and Warsaw?

I'm planning a trip to Poland for July and August. I thought it would be a good idea to visit some of the other countries around Poland since I was going to be there for a little while. Two countries I want to visit are Estonia and Latvia, but I…
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What is this music playing every morning at 7am in Tallinn?

I just spent two days in Tallinn, where I had a place just opposite of Kaarli kirik, with the window facing towards Toompea. Every morning at 7am, I woke up to a short melody that seemed to be played by a brass ensemble. The piece is some 9 measures…
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Is two weeks enough time to drive from Tallinn to Stockholm and have enough time to visit the major cities along the way?

I'm thinking of using our two-week Christmas holiday for some light low-budget travelling. Was thinking of taking the ferry over to Tallinn from Stockholm (I'm assuming one exists, here), with our car, and then driving back the long way around. I'm…
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Cheap second-hand bookstores/antiquaries in Tallinn

I am looking for places to buy bilingual technical and specialist dictionaries of any sort while in Tallinn at a good price (preferably used ones). Also I have little idea of the linguistic situation there, will I be able to communicate in English…
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Ferry system from St Petersburg to Tallin and Helsinki

I'll be in Saint Petersburg at the end of July and will be traveling to Warsaw next. Can anyone provide information regarding the ferries from Saint Petersburg to either Tallinn or Helsinki? How long is the trip to each city?
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Best place to leave some luggage in Tallinn when going to Helsinki for 2 days

I will use the opportunity of a stay in Tallinn at the end of May to hop for 48 hours to Helsinki. The trip will be "Hilton Tallinn Park" → (this is the moment I would like to store the luggage) → ferry (Eckerö-Line) → Helsinki → ferry (Tallink) →…
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From Tallinn harbour to the main bus station

From Tallinn harbour it's a relatively long way to the main bus station (Tallinna bussijaam; Lastekodu 46). From terminal A (e.g. Viking Line, Eckerö Line) it's a 3.1 km (~40 min) and from terminal D (Tallink) 2.3 km (~30 min) walk, according to…
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Where is a good landmark to meet a friend in Tallinn, Estonia?

A friend and I are both traveling to Tallinn, separately (me by bus from Riga, he the next day by air) and need to arrange to meet somewhere downtown in the tourist area. I won't have a working cellphone or equivalent so I'd like to propose meet at…
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Getting to Laulupidu – Estonia

I'm going to Laulupidu, the song and dance festival that happens every few years in Tallinn, and I want to know the best way to get to the festival grounds that Sunday from old city. It seems like it's walkable in a pinch, but I'm looking for…
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How to pay bus fare in Tallinn?

My father and I are staying in Tallinn, in a flat on Pae street. We don't know the city or the language. We have used the bus today to go downtown and back. Going downtown, the driver told us to just sit down because we couldn't offer the exact fare…
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Which ferry company offers online check-in from Tallin to Stockholm?

I will be travelling on this route in a couple of weeks, so I was wondering if there are any ferries that offer online check-in?
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What is this monument in Tallinn called?

I'm looking for the name of a monument in Tallinn, Estonia. I visited it this summer and I think it is really interesting for tourists since it has some historical interest and it also looks nice. ;) I would like to recommend it to a friend that is…
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Is it possible to get and activate a SIM card after 23:00 in Tallinn (Airport)?

I'm going to arrive at Tallinn Airport but the flight is scheduled to arrive at 23:00. According to Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki on Estonia: Prepaid SIM cards called Kõnekaart are available at newsstands, kiosks, supermarkets, other outlets and the…
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Half day in Tallinn

In the spirit of Half day in Berlin - after non-classical tourist spots I'd like to ask the community about what can be seen in Tallinn on a Saturday afternoon?
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