Assauwe torn, Tallinn

Name: Assauwe torn
Address: 12 Müürivahe, Tallinn, Estonia

#201 among attractions in Tallinn

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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 and the Karja gate were in the city wall between Viru Gate and Assauwe, and the Harju Gate and the Goat Tower between Assauwe and Kiek in de Kök were uphill. Most of Assauwe's neighbors have now been destroyed, the closest preserved towers are Viru Gate and Kiek in de Kök. Part of the Hinki tower has also been preserved between the houses along the Pärnu Road.

The tower was built between 1370 and 1380. The Assauwe Tower is said to be named after Assauwe or Asso. In the 19th century it was a horse stable. Later, the Tower moved to the Tallinn Conservatoire, since 1934 the Estonian Theater and Music Museum has been operating in the Assauwe Tower and the related building.

Coordinates: 59°26'6"N, 24°44'43"E

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12 MüürivaheKesklinn (Vanalinn)Tallinn Estonia

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Assauwe torn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toompea, City Hall, Danish King's Garden, War of Independence Victory Column.

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City hall, Gothic architecture, Architecture
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Which popular attractions are close to Assauwe torn?

Nearby attractions include Estonian Theatre and Music Museum, Tallinn (1 min walk), Freedom Square, Tallinn (2 min walk), Tallinn Art Hall, Tallinn (2 min walk), Chocolala Chocolate Museum, Tallinn (2 min walk).

How to get to Assauwe torn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Assauwe torn:

Bus

Vabaduse väljak • Lines: 108, 11E, 129, 14E, 16, 17, 17A, 18, 18A, 20, 20A, 21, 21B, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 36, 40, 41, 41B, 42, 46E, 48, 5, 73, 9E (6 min walk)
Viru • Lines: 108, 129, 14E, 18, 18A, 20, 20A, 21, 21B, 36, 40, 41, 41B, 48, 5, 73 (6 min walk)

Tram

Vabaduse väljak • Lines: 3, 4 (4 min walk)
Viru • Lines: 3, 4 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Vabaduse väljak • Lines: T1, T3 (4 min walk)
Estonia • Lines: T1, T3 (8 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 (13 min walk)
Lilleküla • Lines: Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (24 min walk)

Ferry

Tallinn • Lines: Tallink (28 min walk)