UNIQUE DOLL SHOP in Tallinn OLD TOWN
by barbara35
The most unique little shop you really MUST visit is the DOLL SHOP in Raekoja plats 18, in the magnificent main square of the OLD TOWN Tallinn. All the toys and beautiful handmade dolls are unique and only found in this one place, made by different estonian artists of all ages and only for this beautiful SHOP! Its is THE favourite and most loved shop among the local people as I heard from all my estonian friends and has been there since Estonia got it's independence in the beginning of the 90's. Many grown-ups, that used to go there as children, go there regulary to have a chat with the shop assistant and see if there are any new dolls... I really recommend it, if you have little children or want to have a special souvenir from Estonia! All the toys are made from natural materials like wood etc. Best, if your family needs a special doll to heritage from mother to daugter : ) Loved it!!!
Barbara, 35
Get a Tallinn Card
by Fen
Tallinn Card is a simple, cost-effective way to explore Tallinn on your own,
choosing the sights that interest you most.
Accepted in nearly 100 locations, like free travel on most public transport, including the sightseeing tour bus. Free entrance into the Tv Tower and most popular nightclubs.
You can also get this card at the Tourist information centre. More info: www.tallinncard.ee
Puhavaimu Church, a bit more
by bugulma
Johann Koell, a pastor at the Church of the Holy Ghost, is considered to be the author of the first Estonian book, a catechism published in 1535. Tower bell, made in 1433, was the oldest in Estonia but in May 2002 was badly damaged in fire. The painted clock on its facade is the oldest public timekeeper in Tallinn. The interior is richly decorated, a good example of wooden sculpture from the Gothic era. The altar, commissioned from Berndt Notke in 1483, is one of the four most precious Medieval works of art in Estonia.
Interesting police transport
by leics
The police (Politsei) had a pretty low profile when I visited.
I saw some police vehicles occasionally, but didn't see any walking police people anywhere (which surprised me rather, especially in the heavily-touristy areas).
But I did see these two, on on a scooter and one on a rather good 4-wheel thingie (I have forgotten what they are called).
I imagine the four-wheel thingie is excellent for making hot pursuits down the winding cobbled alleyways and narrow streets of the Old Town.
Or maybe it's excellent for travelling over boggy bits on the outskirts of the city?
Or maybe it's just jolly good fun to ride? :-)
They seemed to be enjoying their job anyway. Which is always nice to see.
A. Le Coq Arena
by BillNJ
I was told that the A. Le Coq Arena is the home of the Estonian national football team (soccer in the States), but I did not visit there on my trip. They also have concerts there, including Aerosmith in July 2007. Since the arena is named after A. Le Coq beer (my favorite in Tallinn), it must be a great place!
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Tallinn Christmas market
Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Troika
Apple pie
