Where Medieval Meets Modern!, Tallinn, Estonia

Tucked in the northeast corner of Europe, Tallinn is a true hidden gem. Whether you visit in the summer high season or in the wintry cold, like I did, there are countless cool things to do in Estonia’s capital city. For me, two days was the perfect amount of time to get a good feel of Tallinn, but then I move fast. If you want to see the city at a slower pace, then I recommend at least three days.

In any case, no matter how much time you have, be sure to explore outside of the Old Town as well as inside it so as to get a real feel for modern Tallinn. The city is quite compact and walkable, with excellent public transport. It’s super easy to combine a visit to Kalamaja and Telliskivi with a day of exploring the Old Town and still manage to see all of the most important things to see in Tallinn.

Any visit to the Estonian capital would simply not be complete without walking around the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Sure, it’s touristy, but it’s for a reason as it’s one of the best preserved medieval cities in all of Europe!

With 500-year-old buildings, streets that transport you straight to a fairytale past, and hidden medieval walkways full of historic houses, the Old Town has more intrigue and history in its tiny nucleus than other cities have in their entire limits. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).