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Tallinn's medieval towers

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With 46 towers, medieval Tallinn was known as ‘one of the most fortified burgs in all Northern Europe’. Today 1.85km of the original city wall and 25 towers survive and several of them are open to the public.

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Asuur Keraamika
Kooli 7
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Located inside one of Tallinn's medieval defence towers, Loewenschede - Asuur might just be one of the most unique ceramic boutiques/workshops around. The …
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Town Fortifications

Fat Margaret's Tower
Pikk 70
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Originally constructed in the 14th century and arguably one of the top sights in the city, Paks Margareta as she is known to locals, is 82m in diameter and …
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Town Fortifications

Hellemann and Munkadetagune Towers
Müürivahe 48
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The three-storey tower, which stands adjacent Müürivahe street next to knit market, dates back to the 14th century and at different times was used as a prison …
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History museums

Kiek in de Kök Fortifications
Komandandi 2
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Kiek in de Kök, Bastion Passages, the Carved Stone Museum, Maiden's Tower, Marstal Tower and the Short Leg Gate Tower make up a massive museum complex over 300 …
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Nunne, Sauna and Kuldjala Towers
Väike-Kloostri 1
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Three of the oldest towers are open to the public, entrance at this spot. Tour hours may vary. Call ahead to make sure they are open.
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Viru Gates
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The main entrance into Old Town is marked by these beautiful twin gate towers, which are only a fraction of a previous gate structure. The gate entrance was …
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