Viru Square, Tallinn

Name: Viru Square
Address: Viru 26, Tallinn, Estonia

#74 among attractions in Tallinn

Square, Historical place

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Viru Square was a square in the center of Tallinn, Estonia. It existed as a square until 2002 when the construction of Viru Centre began. Currently only a roundabout and an official "street name" are left of the former open area. The roundabout is the intersection of three main streets of Tallinn: Pärnu maantee, Narva maantee, Mere puistee; and two smaller: Viru tänav and Vana-Viru tänav. Also, all of the four tram lines of Tallinn go through the roundabout. ()

Local name: Viru väljak Coordinates: 59°26'12"N, 24°44'56"E

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Viru 26Kesklinn (Vanalinn)Tallinn Estonia

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Viru Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Hall, City Museum, St. Nicholas Church, Jõuluturg.

~700 ftW
City hall, Gothic architecture, Architecture
City Hall, Tallinn
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~710 ftN
Museum
City Museum, Tallinn
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~1200 ftW
Art museum in a restored medieval church
St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn
6 min walk • St. Nicholas Church, a stunning example of medieval architecture, stands as a historic beacon in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia. This sacred edifice, originally built in the 13th century, was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron of sailors and fishermen.
~820 ftW
Shopping, Christmas market, Market
Jõuluturg, Tallinn
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~770 ftNW
Ancient church with an artful clock
Church of the Holy Spirit, Tallinn
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~940 ftNW
Gothic architecture, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Great Guild, Tallinn
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~660 ftW
Museum
Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood, Tallinn
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~910 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Vernacular architecture
House of the Blackheads, Tallinn
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~1210 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Theater
NUKU Theatre, Tallinn
6 min walk • NUKU Theatre is an Estonian theatre located in Tallinn. The institution focuses on puppetry. It is currently the only professional puppet and visual theatre in Estonia. The theatre was founded in 1952 by Ferdinand Veike and has been directed by Joonas Tartu since 2013. The theatre building is also home to a puppetry museum.
~1160 ftW
Theater
Von Krahl, Tallinn
6 min walk • Von Krahl Theatre is a theatre in Tallinn, Estonia. The theatre director is Peeter Jalakas. The theatre is established in 1992 by Peeter Jalakas and his theatrical group "Ruto Killakund". The theatre's hall has about 100 seats.
~670 ftNW
Medieval-era pharmacy with small museum
Raeapteek, Tallinn
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Viru Square open?

Viru Square is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Viru Square?

Nearby attractions include St. Catherine's Passage, Tallinn (3 min walk), St Peter and St Paul's Cathedral, Tallinn (3 min walk), Dominican Monastery Museum, Tallinn (3 min walk), Old Thomas, Tallinn (3 min walk).

How to get to Viru Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Viru Square:

Bus

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

Tram

Viru • Lines: 3, 4 (3 min walk)
Mere puiestee • Lines: 1, 2 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Estonia • Lines: T1, T3 (7 min walk)
Vabaduse väljak • Lines: T1, T3 (7 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 (29 min walk)

Ferry

Tallinn • Lines: Tallink (23 min walk)