Kesklinn, Tallinn

Name: Kesklinn
Address: Tallinn, Estonia

#122 among attractions in Tallinn

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Kesklinn is one of the 8 administrative districts of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is situated on the Tallinn Bay and bordered to the northwest by the district of Põhja-Tallinn, to the west by Kristiine, to the southwest by Nõmme, to the east by Lasnamäe and Pirita, and to the south by Rae Parish, beyond Lake Ülemiste. The island of Aegna, located in the Tallinn Bay, also falls within this administrative district. Kesklinn has an area of 30.6 km² and a population of 57,731; population density is 1,886.6/km². ()

Local name: Kesklinna linnaosa Area: 11.8 mi²Coordinates: 59°26'12"N, 24°45'8"E

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Kesklinn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Foorum, City Hall, City Museum, Jõuluturg.

~1270 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Foorum, Tallinn
7 min walk • Foorum, located in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia, stands as a modern and stylish shopping center that caters to a variety of consumer needs and desires. With its contemporary architecture and elegant design, Foorum seamlessly blends shopping with leisure, offering a...
~1280 ftW
City hall, Gothic architecture, Architecture
City Hall, Tallinn
7 min walk • Tallinn's City Hall, an architectural jewel in the heart of Estonia's capital, is the only surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe and a testament to Tallinn's rich medieval history. Built in the 13th century and completed in its current form in the early 15th...
~1010 ftNW
Museum
City Museum, Tallinn
5 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Tallinn's picturesque Old Town, the City Museum offers a journey through the rich tapestry of the city's history. Housed within a beautifully restored medieval dwelling, the museum is a treasure trove of artifacts and stories that paint a...
~1410 ftW
Shopping, Christmas market, Market
Jõuluturg, Tallinn
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tallinn's medieval Old Town, the Jõuluturg, or Christmas Market, is a festive wonder that transforms the historic Town Hall Square into a winter wonderland each year. As the chill of winter settles over Estonia, the market emerges as a beacon...
~1030 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kaubamaja, Tallinn
5 min walk • Kaubamaja, located in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia, stands as a beacon of modern retail in this historic city. This department store, which has become a cornerstone of Tallinn's shopping scene, offers a wide array of products and services, catering to the needs of...
~1270 ftNW
Ancient church with an artful clock
Church of the Holy Spirit, Tallinn
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town, the Church of the Holy Spirit is a remarkable landmark that exudes historical significance and architectural beauty. This medieval church is distinguished by its Gothic structure and is renowned for its intricate interior...
~1440 ftNW
Gothic architecture, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Great Guild, Tallinn
7 min walk • 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...
~1250 ftW
Museum
Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood, Tallinn
7 min walk • The Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood is a private museum of history and culture in Tallinn, Estonia. The main focus of the museum is the history of orders of knighthood and merit from all over the world.
~1300 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Vernacular architecture
House of the Blackheads, Tallinn
7 min walk • House of the Blackheads, or House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads, in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a former headquarters of the Brotherhood of Blackheads.
~1200 ftW
Medieval-era pharmacy with small museum
Raeapteek, Tallinn
6 min walk • The Raeapteek is a pharmacy in the center of Tallinn, Estonia. Opposite the Town Hall, at house number 11, it is one of the oldest continuously running pharmacies in Europe, having always been in business in the same house since the early 15th century.
~1210 ftSW
Museum
Chocolala Chocolate Museum, Tallinn
6 min walk • Chocolala Chocolate Museum is a specialty museum dedicated to the history of the Estonian chocolate industry. It is located in the Tallinn Old Town district near Freedom Square, Tallinn, Estonia.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kesklinn?

Nearby attractions include Viru Square, Tallinn (3 min walk), St Peter and St Paul's Cathedral, Tallinn (4 min walk), Estonia Theatre, Tallinn (4 min walk), Dominican Monastery Museum, Tallinn (4 min walk).

How to get to Kesklinn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kesklinn:

Tram

Viru • Lines: 3, 4 (2 min walk)
Mere puiestee • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)

Bus

Viru • Lines: 108, 129, 14E, 18, 18A, 20, 20A, 21, 21B, 36, 40, 41, 41B, 48, 5, 73 (2 min walk)
Mere puiestee • Lines: 21, 21B, 3, 41, 41B, 73 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kaubamaja • Lines: T1, T3 (5 min walk)
Estonia • Lines: T1, T3 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Tallinn Baltic station • Lines: Elron Aegviidu --> Tallinn, Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Aegviidu, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (16 min walk)
Lilleküla • Lines: Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (31 min walk)

Ferry

Tallinn • Lines: Tallink (21 min walk)