Tallinn Hotels
TallinnTallinn, Estonia, is not your average tourist location. It offers unique attractions that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. The area that is now known as Tallinn is rich in history that dates back thousands of years to the 2nd century BC. It was important in trading and military alliances and was the northern point of the German Hanseatic League. Because of its unique history Tallinn has architecture and historical locations influenced by everyone from Imperialist Russia to Nazi Germany. When visiting Tallinn, the first thing any visitor should do is top by the local tourist office to get your “Tallinn Card”. This card gives you free passage on local transportation and entry to most of the cities attractions. And the first stop you should make is to see St. Olav’s Church, once the tallest building in the world, a distinction it held from 1549 – 1625. Another must-see spot is the Kadriorg Palace, once home to the Russian Emperor Peter the Great. Other important locations are St. Catherine’s Passage, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and the Viru Gate. The Viru Gate is the entrance to Old Town and was once part of the wall surrounding the city of Tallinn. Make sure to check prontohotel.com for the best rates before visiting Tallinn.
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