Tallinn: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
Categories
- Museum
- Church
- Historical place
- Shopping
- Gothic architecture
- Neighbourhood
- Shopping centre
- Specialty museum
- Park
- Theater
- History museum
- Concerts and shows
- Art museum
- Memorial
- Harbor
- Nature
- Natural attraction
- Arenas and stadiums
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Lake
- Vernacular architecture
- Cemetery
- Tower
- Sacred and religious sites
- Forts and castles
- Library
Estonian History Museum
Museum with national history exhibits The Estonian History Museum, nestled in the heart of Tallinn's charming old town, is a cultural gem that offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Estonia's past. Housed in the 15th-century Great Guild Hall, a historic building that in itself is a testament to the...
Museum of Occupations
Museum documenting German and Soviet rule The Museum of Occupations in Tallinn, Estonia, stands as a poignant testament to the country's turbulent 20th-century history. This museum delves into the periods of Soviet and Nazi occupation that Estonia endured from 1940 to 1991.
Estonian Museum of Natural History
Nestled in the heart of Tallinn, the Estonian Museum of Natural History stands as a beacon of knowledge and appreciation for the country's diverse flora and fauna. This institution is dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of natural specimens...
Great Guild
The Great Guild Hall, nestled in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town, is a historical gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the city's rich medieval past. Established as the central hub for the Great Guild—a powerful association of merchant and craft guilds—this...
Tallinn Legends
Tallinn Legends - is a tourist attraction in a form of theatrical and interactive museum in Tallinn, Estonia. The museum recreates historical events and legends that have contributed to the folklore of medieval Tallinn.
Kiek in de Kök
Kiek in de Kök is an artillery tower in Tallinn, Estonia, built in 1475. It gained the name Kiek in de Kök from the ability of tower occupants to see into kitchens of nearby houses. The tower is 38 m high and has walls 4 m thick. Cannon balls dating back to 1577 are still embedded in its outer walls.
Neitsitorn
The Virgin Tower is a tower on the southwest section of the Tallinn City Wall between the short foot gate and the Harju Gate to the north of today's commandant. The tower was first mentioned in 1373. It is assumed that the tower...
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