Ex-KGB Headquarters, Tallinn

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Ex-KGB Headquarters (address: Pikk 61) is a place located in Tallinn (Harju county) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 118 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 59°26'26"N latitude and 24°44'51"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Ex-KGB Headquarters is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Kanuti (tram, 6 min walk), Linnahall (bus, 7 min walk), Balti jaam (trolleybus, 9 min walk), Tallinn Baltic station (light rail, 10 min walk), Tallinn (ferry, 21 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: St. Olaf's Church (gothic architecture, 2 min walk), Estonian Museum of Natural History (museum, 2 min walk), Tallinn City Theatre (theater, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 59°26'26"N, 24°44'51"E

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Pikk 61Kesklinn (Vanalinn)Tallinn Estonia

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Ex-KGB Headquarters – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estonian Maritime Museum, St. Olaf's Church, City Hall, Museum of Applied Art and Design.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ex-KGB Headquarters?

Nearby attractions include St. Olaf's Church, Tallinn (2 min walk), Estonian Museum of Natural History, Tallinn (2 min walk), Tallinn City Theatre, Tallinn (2 min walk), Three Handed Mother of God Church, Tallinn (3 min walk).

How to get to Ex-KGB Headquarters by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ex-KGB Headquarters:

Tram

Kanuti • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)
Linnahall • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)

Bus

Linnahall • Lines: 21, 21B, 3, 41, 41B, 66, 73 (7 min walk)
Ahtri • Lines: 2, 66 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Balti jaam • Lines: T4, T5 (9 min walk)
Kaubamaja • Lines: T1, T3 (13 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 (10 min walk)
Lilleküla • Lines: Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (33 min walk)

Ferry

Tallinn • Lines: Tallink (21 min walk)