Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Tallinn, Estonia

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Number of sights 17 sights
Distance 5.2 km
Ascend 109 m
Descend 133 m

Experience Tallinn in Estonia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in TallinnIndividual Sights in Tallinn

Sight 1: 20. august 1991

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20. august 1991 Tiit Made / CC BY-SA 3.0

The memorial stone of 20 August is a memorial stone located in Toompea, Tallinn, at the junction of Toompea Street and Falk Road, which commemorates the events related to the restoration of Estonia's independence on 20 August 1991.

Wikipedia: 20. augusti mälestuskivi (ET)

280 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Harjumägi

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Harjumägi is a park in Tallinn, Estonia.

Wikipedia: Harjumägi (EN)

254 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: War of Independence Victory Column

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The Cross of Liberty and the Monument to the War of Independence is located in Freedom Square, Tallinn, Estonia. It was opened on 23 June 2009 as a memorial for those who fell during the Estonian War of Independence, through which the people of Estonia will be able to commemorate all those who had fought for freedom and independence. The pillar is 23.5 m high and consists of 143 glass plates. The memorial incorporates the Cross of Liberty, Estonia's most distinguished award established in 1919.

Wikipedia: War of Independence Victory Column (EN)

181 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Vabaduse kell

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Vabaduse kell Metsavend / CC BY-SA 2.5

The Liberty Bell is a monument located in Freedom Square, Tallinn. The pillar was designed by Leonhard Lapin and opened on December 20, 2003.

Wikipedia: Vabaduse kell (ET)

336 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Swedish St. Michael's Church

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St. Michael's Church or St. Michael's Swedish Church is a Lutheran church used by the Swedish congregation in the old town district of Tallinn, Estonia.

Wikipedia: St. Michael's Church, Tallinn (EN)

209 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Danish King's garden

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Danish King's Garden is a park in Tallinn Old Town, Estonia.

Wikipedia: Danish King's Garden (EN)

144 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

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The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral of Tallinn is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in central Tallinn, Estonia. It was built in 1894–1900, when the country was part of the former Russian Empire. The cathedral is the city's largest cupola church. The late Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow (1929–2008) started his priestly ministry in the cathedral.

Wikipedia: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn (EN)

286 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 8: Johan Pitka

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Johan Pitka Monument is a monument erected in memory of Johan Pitka in Tallinn.

Wikipedia: Johan Pitka monument (ET)

418 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 9: Falgi park

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Falk Park is located in the center of Tallinn in the area between Wismar, A. Adamson Street and Toompuiestee.

Wikipedia: Falgi park (ET)

200 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 10: Kristjan Raud memorial

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The Kristjan Raud Monument is a monument to the artist Kristjan Raud, erected in 1968 in Hirvepark in the center of Tallinn.

Wikipedia: Kristjan Raua monument (ET)

84 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 11: Karu

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Karu / GFDL

"Karu" is a pinkish-red granite sculpture by Enn Roosi in Deer Park in Tallinn.

Wikipedia: Karu (Tallinna skulptuur) (ET)

52 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 12: Akt

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Akt / GFDL

"Akt" is a granite sculpture in Deer Park in Tallinn.

Wikipedia: Akt (skulptuur Hirvepargis) (ET)

55 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 13: Newborn baby

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Newborn baby / GFDL

"Newborn" is a park sculpture depicting an elephant cub made of gray granite by sculptor Ole Ehelaid in Deer Park in Tallinn.

Wikipedia: Vastsündinu (skulptuur) (ET)

154 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 14: Linda kuju

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Linda is a monument created by the sculptor August Weizenberg. It was completed in 1920, and it stands on Linda Hill in Tallinn, Estonia. It is registered as cultural heritage.

Wikipedia: Linda (sculpture) (EN)

189 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 15: Hirvepark

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Hirvepark is a park in Tallinn, Estonia.

Wikipedia: Hirvepark (EN)

565 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 16: Toompark

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Toompark is a green area in the center of Tallinn. Within the green area there is also a Snell pond formed from a former moat, as well as a sports ground.

Wikipedia: Toompark (ET)

1754 meters / 21 minutes

Sight 17: Tallinna vanausuliste palvemaja

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Tallinn Old Believers' Prayer House is a prayer house for Old Believers, located at 6 Kibuvitsa Street in Tallinn. The pilgrimage is used by the Old Believers' congregation in Tallinn.

Wikipedia: Tallinna vanausuliste palvemaja (ET), Website

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