Tallinn: Forts and Castles
Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category
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Kadriorg Palace
Nestled in the lush greenery of Kadriorg Park in Tallinn, Estonia, the Kadriorg Palace is a magnificent specimen of Tsarist extravagance. Built in the 18th century, this baroque palace now serves as a beacon of art and history, functioning as a branch of the Art Museum...
Toompea Castle
Former castle, now a parliament building Perched atop the limestone hill of Toompea in the historic heart of Tallinn, Estonia, Toompea Castle stands as a formidable symbol of power and tradition. With foundations dating back to the 9th century, this castle has been the center of Estonia's political life for...
Glehn Castle
Nestled in the picturesque district of Nõmme, on the outskirts of Tallinn, Estonia, lies the enchanting Glehn Castle. This historic manor house, a hidden gem surrounded by lush forests, offers visitors a glimpse into the world of medieval architecture blended with...
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The Loewenschede Tower is one of the medieval defense facilities in Tallinn. Today, this address is Kooli Street 7. In 1310, the King of Denmark, Erik Menved, a fortification expert Jens Kanne, began to build a new wall around the...
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The Köismäe tower is the Tallinn City Wall Tower. The horseshoe -shaped tower in the western part of the city wall, in the section between Plate and Loewenschede Tower, was built in the 1360s and is still very well preserved. Since...
Saunatorn
The sauna tower is a protective tower of the Tallinn City Wall, which is located on the north-eastern side of the city wall on the north-south. To the south of the sauna tower is a nun tower and a golden tower to the north. The...
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The Plate Tower is a tower between the nunn- and the large beach gate of Tallinn City Wall to the north of the intersection of today's cannon and laboratory streets. The neighboring towers are the Köismäe tower and the Epping...
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The Kuldjala Tower is a defense tower of Tallinn City Wall, at Kütklütooli Street 1a. To the left of the Golden Tower is the sauna tower and the back of the nun is on the right. The tower was probably founded in 1311-1320 as the...
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The Bremen Tower is a four -storey horseshoe -shaped tower, one of the defense facilities of the Tallinn City Wall. One side is the tower behind the monks, the closest preserved neighbor in the city wall is the Hattorpe-back tower...
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The Hattorpe Tower is one of the tower of the Tallinn City Walls. Today, its address is Pikk Street 62.
Assauwe torn
The Assauwe Tower is one of the medieval defense facilities in Tallinn and nowadays located at the 12th tower of Müürivahe, the courtyard - Asso Hõhe or Karelas courtyard. Originally, the Hinki Tower, the Devil Tower or Duveli...
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