Peter The Great House Museum, Tallinn

Peter The Great House Museum, Tallinn

Peter the Great House Museum is an incredible example of what preservation of history really means. This house was almost lost over the years, but fortunately it has been preserved and just recently refurbished. Here is a bit of history about the house. Emperor Peter I expanded Russia’s territory to include Estonia in 1710. Tallinn with its sea port was a very valuable asset and the Emperor visited this area frequently.

There were no suitable palaces for Peter I to stay in, so, while one was being built, this summer cottage was purchased from a local official in 1713 and slightly expanded to accommodate the Emperor and his staff. Peter I died before the palace was completed, so this cottage was his main “camp” while in Tallinn. After his death, the cottage fell into a state of disrepair, as the main seat of power moved to the palace. Fortunately, Emperor Alexander I ordered the cottage to be repaired and maintained during a visit in 1804, otherwise this cottage probably would have been lost. It is in fact, the only remaining summer cottage from that time period.

While the house is small, it is definitely worth the visit. There is a pair of boots on display that was made by Peter the Great. What an awesome relic! Admission is free with the TallinnCard, €1, 92 for adults and €0, 96 for students and seniors. There is also a stratified admission rate for families, so be sure and check this out if you are traveling with kids.

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Sight Name: Peter The Great House Museum
Sight Location: Tallinn, Estonia (See walking tours in Tallinn)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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