Medieval Tallinn - Estonia’s Gorgeous Capital, Tallinn, Estonia
Sad to leave SE Asia after 10-plus months of amazing travelling and it feels a little weird but it’s time to go. And so, what better place to start the next exciting travel chapter than in Estonia’s medieval Tallinn…
Waiting in the Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi for a flight to Moscow, with a transit in Moscow for a little over an hour, before the connecting flight to Tallinn (Estonia).
The 12-hour Aeroflot flight from Vietnam to Moscow was almost full of Vietnamese passengers, not very many Russians, and only a few other tourists - great people watching.
The actual flight was surprisingly good with very good food served. The only negative I have is with the cabin crew, they all looked as if they’re either attending a funeral or going to rip your head off. Not much smiling going on. The 2-hour connecting flight to Tallinn wasn’t too bad either.
As it’s winter and snowing (have I mentioned snow?), many sights are closed and not open again until April.
There are however, still a plethora of ancient architecture and museums to occupy anyone’s thirst to explore this beautiful city.
Lose yourself in the wonderful Old Town founded in the 11th century with 13th Century buildings and steeped in Medieval history, glorious architecture, pastry shops, restaurants, and life! Spend days just wandering around in the cobbled streets stumbling upon ancient buildings. The atmosphere is gorgeous; love this place. Snowed last night and again today when walking around the Old Town…stunning! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Waiting in the Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi for a flight to Moscow, with a transit in Moscow for a little over an hour, before the connecting flight to Tallinn (Estonia).
The 12-hour Aeroflot flight from Vietnam to Moscow was almost full of Vietnamese passengers, not very many Russians, and only a few other tourists - great people watching.
The actual flight was surprisingly good with very good food served. The only negative I have is with the cabin crew, they all looked as if they’re either attending a funeral or going to rip your head off. Not much smiling going on. The 2-hour connecting flight to Tallinn wasn’t too bad either.
As it’s winter and snowing (have I mentioned snow?), many sights are closed and not open again until April.
There are however, still a plethora of ancient architecture and museums to occupy anyone’s thirst to explore this beautiful city.
Lose yourself in the wonderful Old Town founded in the 11th century with 13th Century buildings and steeped in Medieval history, glorious architecture, pastry shops, restaurants, and life! Spend days just wandering around in the cobbled streets stumbling upon ancient buildings. The atmosphere is gorgeous; love this place. Snowed last night and again today when walking around the Old Town…stunning! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Medieval Tallinn - Estonia’s Gorgeous Capital
Guide Location: Estonia » Tallinn
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nilla Sacchetti
Read it on Author's Website: https://imageearthtravel.com/2015/11/21/medieval-tallinn-estonias-gorgeous-capital/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Estonia » Tallinn
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nilla Sacchetti
Read it on Author's Website: https://imageearthtravel.com/2015/11/21/medieval-tallinn-estonias-gorgeous-capital/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Tallinn Old Town
- Viru Gates
- Town Hall Square
- Town Hall
- Town Hall Pharmacy
- Fotomuseuum
- Freedom Square
- St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Port Harbour Area
- Maiasmokk Kohvik
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