Pirita, Tallinn

Name: Pirita
Address: Tallinn, Estonia

#144 among attractions in Tallinn

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Pirita is a subdistrict in the district of Pirita, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is located around the estuary of the Pirita River to the Tallinn Bay. The subdistrict has a population of 960. Pirita was selected as the venue of the sailing events for the 1980 summer Olympics. During the preparations for the Olympics, sports buildings were built in Tallinn including the Pirita Yachting Centre and the Hotel Olümpia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°27'57"N, 24°49'22"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Estonian History Museum, Maarjamäe Memorial, Charles Leroux Monument, Pirita Convent.

1 miSW
Museum with national history exhibits
Estonian History Museum, Tallinn
25 min walk • The Estonian History Museum, nestled in the heart of Tallinn's charming old town, is a cultural gem that offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Estonia's past. Housed in the 15th-century Great Guild Hall, a historic building that in itself is a testament to the...
0.8 miSW
Memorial
Maarjamäe Memorial, Tallinn
21 min walk • The Maarjamäe Memorial, standing solemnly in the coastal district of Pirita in Tallinn, Estonia, is a poignant reminder of the country's turbulent past. This imposing concrete ensemble was erected in 1960 to commemorate the Soviet soldiers who fell during World War...
0.6 miSW
Memorial
Charles Leroux Monument, Tallinn
15 min walk • Charles Leroux Monument is a sculpture in Maarjamäe, Tallinn, Estonia. The sculpture was made by Mati Karmin. The sculpture was opened in 1989.
0.5 miE
Gothic architecture, Historical place, Monastery
Pirita Convent, Tallinn
12 min walk • Pirita Convent was a monastery for both monks and nuns dedicated to St. Brigitta, located in the district of Pirita in Tallinn, Estonia. It functioned from 1407 to 1575. It was the largest convent in Livonia, and one of the largest in Northern Europe.
1.2 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hearken", Tallinn
31 min walk • Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hearken" is an orthodox church in Tallinn, Estonia. The church is dedicated to the "Quick to Hearken" icon of the Mother of God. Earlier, the icon was located in Pühtitsa Convent's Tallinn Assistant Church, but this church was closed in 1959.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Maarjamäe, Tallinn
19 min walk • Maarjamäe is a subdistrict in the district of Pirita, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 2,307.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Loopealse, Tallinn
35 min walk • Loopealse is a subdistrict in the district of Lasnamäe, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 2,388.
~1980 ftE
Neighbourhood
Pirita, Tallinn
10 min walk • Pirita is one of the eight administrative districts of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Pirita occupies a relatively big area, but compared to other districts of Tallinn its population of 17,592 is relatively small.
~530 ftNE
Sport, Sport venue
Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre, Tallinn
3 min walk • Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre is a sport complex in Pirita, Tallinn, Estonia. The complex built in 1980 as sailing infrastructure for Moscow Summer Olympic Games.
~1890 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pirita Velodrome, Tallinn
10 min walk • The Pirita Velodrome is a velodrome and football stadium in the Pirita district of Tallinn, Estonia. It has 1602 seats.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Paevälja, Tallinn
29 min walk • Paevälja is a subdistrict in the district of Lasnamäe, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 469.

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Which popular attractions are close to Pirita?

Nearby attractions include Pirita, Tallinn (10 min walk), Pirita Convent, Tallinn (12 min walk), Charles Leroux Monument, Tallinn (15 min walk), Maarjamäe, Tallinn (19 min walk).

How to get to Pirita by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pirita:

Bus

Rummu • Lines: 1A, 34A, 38, 6, 8 (7 min walk)
Rummukõrtsi • Lines: 1A, 34A, 38, 6, 8 (7 min walk)