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Tallinn, Estonia. A stopping point on the cruise ship circuit and a destination of choice for the nearby Finnish. But don\u2019t just think it\u2019s a place for their neighbours to pop across to. Tallinn is a photogenic city that has many wonderful sights to explore. Once it was little known, but now is a popular city that can rival any of its European neighbours as a destination for a short break. The Berlin of the North? Possibly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picture this, ancient churches and beautiful streetscapes. A place that mixes modern food fashions with a vibrant culture. Oh, and it\u2019s one of the best-preserved walled cities around. Tallinn really has a lot going for it and with good reason, too. Little wonder that it\u2019s a stop-over destination for cruise ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time then to explore and discover four key places you should visit during your stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.The Old Town<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Take a walk around the old town. It\u2019s as simple as that. Just walk and soak it all in. You have the hippy Kalamaja <\/em>neighbourhood, Balti Jaama market <\/em>and the cultural vibes of Telliskivi<\/em>, where you\u2019ll find shops and restaurants, cafes and music venues. You\u2019ll enjoy wandering through the cobbled streets, looking out for those mini courtyards. Isn\u2019t that one of life\u2019s great pleasures? Yes, it\u2019s a popular part of Tallinn to explore, but pick your timing right and you\u2019ll get to enjoy this area and the atmosphere it creates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also tke guided tours<\/a> if you prefer? That way you’ll also get your pennies worth of local history as you tour around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2.\u00a0Alexander Nevsky Cathedral<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re having a wander in the Old town, check out the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. It\u2019s designed in the Russian revival style from around the turn of the last century. It\u2019s a spectacular sight with its three onion-shaped domes. Inside you\u2019ll find it beautifully decorated, making for a perfect place for reflection. It also great for a fascinating stop-off on your wanderings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Kumu<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Finnish may pop across for a visit, but they have also left their own mark on the city with the Finnish-designed Kumu. It\u2019s an art museum, housing Estonian art, so a great place to explore the country\u2019s art scene (it has seven-floors). Modern in looks, it somehow fits in with the rest of town. Well worth a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Kadriorg<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re looking for some tranquillity, you know, to reflect on your Tallinn adventures, them a few quick strides away from the old-town you\u2019ll find Kadriorg. It\u2019s a lovely space to relax in and there\u2019s\u2019 the Kadriorg Palace to look out for, too. The Russian Tsar Peter the Great commissioned the palace for his wife. Relax, reflect, and enjoy the ambience. It\u2019s a place that also reminds you of the Russian influences you\u2019ll find all around Tallinn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tallinn is a Baltic gem, the best of Estonia. A city that offers fairy-tale charms, history in abundance from the influences of its past and present. With its rising food culture, you have a destination that is well worth adding to your list of European destinations.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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