Olde Hansa Krambude is a medieval-style restaurant where you will find the staff dressed up in traditional medieval outfit. Olde Hansa Krambude is also a nice gift shop, offering the 15th century crockery, silver jewelery, jars of spice, medieval clothes, handmade glassware, and pottery.

Town Hall Square is located in the heart of downtown Tallinn, Estonia, adjacent to Tallinn Town Hall. It is most prominently known as a gathering place for the locals, as many wonderful festivals and concerts are held here each year.

The main purpose of the location, though, is as a commercial marketplace for many vendors in town. This is a good place to come on market days to find deals on local foods, cheeses, baked goods, and the like. During festival times, such as Christmas, the place is alive with fun and entertainment. In fact, the local community places a large Christmas tree in the middle of Town Square each season. It is something to behold.

In older days, however, the Town Hall Square was not such a happy place. It used to be used as the place where executions were carried out. So, it is highly fitting that the place has a happier appeal in current times.

In the immediate vicinity of the Square, though, are some great bars and restaurants that add to the night life of Tallinn, so you may want to check out those locations while visiting.

Antiik is situated close to the Town Hall Square. The shop is famous for its antique religious artwork, some of which dates back to the 17th Century. Antiik is grand with images of peaceful saints, melancholy Madonnas, and renowned biblical scenes, such as Moses and the Burning Bush.

The Holy Spirit Church is located in a 14th century building. The church is very close to Town Hall Square and is renowned for its beautiful octagonal tower. Inside, visitors may admire a 15th century altar and 16th century pulpit. On its fabulous façade, one may see the elaborately painted clock, which dates back to the late 17th century.

The Great Guild Hall is a wonderful old Gothic style structure that is located in the Old Town part of Tallinn. It is not very far from Town Hall, and is just a couple of blocks south of St. Olaf’s Church. You can find it directly across from the Holy Spirit Church. It was built over a three year period that started in 1407, so this building has been around for a long time. It was first used as a meeting place for Tallinn’s Merchant’s Union. During medieval times, local craft guilds controlled most aspects of business and commerce throughout this part of the world. The merchants of Tallinn banded together and became quite wealthy in their own right. In modern times, there are several old rooms which have been renovated and opened to the general public.

The Hall now houses the Estonian History Museum, which brings to life over eleven thousand years of history of this part of the world. The displayed objects include archeological pieces, archived materials, ethnography, photography, glass and porcelain.

The Great Guild Hall is open to the general public Tuesday through Thursday of each week from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Admission is €5.

If you want to get a chance to see a piece of beautifully preserved Renaissance architecture in Tallinn, then you will want to visit the House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads. In fact, it is the only such surviving structure in downtown Tallinn.

From a historical perspective, the House was owned by an organization of young merchants from other countries, who worked throughout Estonia and Livonia during the late 14th Century. A house of some sort was on the property here for many years before the group purchased the land in the 16th Century. Major reconstruction took place in 1597.

From an architectural standpoint, the building reflects a Dutch interpretation of Renaissance artwork and styling. For instance, it is a two nave arched hall. The stunning painted doors are also quite Dutch in style, and are common among similar buildings located throughout the Low Countries. There is lots of ornamentation in the trim and doors of the building also.

The institution is open to the general public every day of the week from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The best part is that admission is free. Occasionally, the location is used as a venue for concerts and conferences.