Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia
Tallinn is one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities - Estonia's atmospheric capital boasting a UNESCO-listed Old Town of winding cobblestone streets Gothic town hall and intact city walls.
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Holland America; Princess; Celebrity; Norwegian; MSC; Viking; Royal Caribbean; Costa
May - September
Explore UNESCO Old Town (Toompea Hill and Lower Town); Alexander Nevsky Cathedral; Viru Gates; Town Hall Square; Kadriorg Palace and gardens; Tallinn Open Air Museum
20-30 min walk or bus from cruise terminal to Old Town; taxis available
Tallinn is extremely safe; cobblestones are everywhere - wear flat shoes; tourist restaurants around Town Hall Square can overcharge - explore side streets for better value
Tallinn's medieval Old Town is one of the best preserved in Europe - better than Prague for authenticity. The towers and town walls are walkable. Beer is very cheap here - local Estonian craft beers are excellent. The Soviet history museums are fascinating.
Estonian black bread; elk stew; smoked fish; mulgipuder (potato barley porridge); Vana Tallinn liqueur; local craft beer
Viru Centre for souvenirs; handmade knitwear; amber jewelry; linen goods; local art on Müürivahe Street
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