Pikk Hermann, Tallinn

Name: Pikk Hermann
Address: Toompea loss Lossi plats 1a, Tallinn, Estonia

#51 among attractions in Tallinn

Gothic architecture, Tower, Historical place

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Pikk Hermann or Tall Hermann is a tower of the Toompea Castle, on Toompea hill in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The first part was built 1360–70. It was rebuilt in the 16th century. A staircase with 215 steps leads to the top of the tower. The tower consists of ten internal floors and a viewing platform at the top. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°26'7"N, 24°44'13"E

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Toompea loss Lossi plats 1aKesklinn (Vanalinn)Tallinn Estonia

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Pikk Hermann – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea, St Mary's Cathedral, Toompea Castle.

~480 ftNE
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~770 ftNE
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~200 ftNE
Former castle, now a parliament building
Toompea Castle, Tallinn
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~1060 ftSE
Museum documenting German and Soviet rule
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~1230 ftE
Modern monument to Estonian independence
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~1110 ftE
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~1670 ftE
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~1650 ftE
Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pikk Hermann?

Nearby attractions include Toompea Castle, Tallinn (1 min walk), Lindamägi, Tallinn (2 min walk), Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn (3 min walk), Hirvepark, Tallinn (3 min walk).

How to get to Pikk Hermann by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pikk Hermann:

Trolleybus

Hotell Tallinn • Lines: T1 (4 min walk)
A. Adamsoni • Lines: T1 (5 min walk)

Bus

Hotell Tallinn • Lines: 108, 129, 22, 40, 41, 41B (5 min walk)
Toompark • Lines: 21, 21B, 41, 41B, 43, 59, 66 (5 min walk)

Tram

Vabaduse väljak • Lines: 3, 4 (9 min walk)
Baltic Station • Lines: 1, 2 (11 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 (9 min walk)
Lilleküla • Lines: Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (20 min walk)

Ferry

Tallinn • Lines: Tallink (34 min walk)