Tallinn - Wikipedia
WebTallinn ( / ˈtælɪn, ˈtɑːlɪn /) [a] [6] is the capital and most populous city of Estonia. Situated on a bay in north Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, Tallinn has a population of about 461,000 (as of 2024) [3] and administratively lies …
History of Tallinn - Wikipedia
WebTallinn has historically consisted of three parts: Toompea ( Domberg ), or the "Cathedral Hill", has been the seat of central authority - the bishops, Danish viceroys, then the komturs of the Teutonic Order, and Swedish and Russian governors.
Tallinn – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebTallinn is Estonia's capital and largest city. Tallinn is an important port of the Baltic Sea, with the busy passenger section of the port reaching the foothill of the picturesque medieval Old Town, which has been astonishingly well preserved and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.
Tallinn - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebTallinn is the capital of Estonia. It is on the north-eastern coast of Estonia and borders the Gulf of Finland. The city is next to many lakes. The largest of these lakes is called Lake Ülemiste, and most Tallinnites get their drinking water from this lake.
Tallinn - Wikiwand
WebTallinn is the capital and most populous city of Estonia. Situated on a bay in north Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, Tallinn has a population of about 461,000 and administratively lies in the Harju maakond (county).
Tallinn | Estonia, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 8, 2024 · Tallinn, city, capital of Estonia, on Tallinn Bay of the Gulf of Finland. A fortified settlement existed there from the late 1st millennium bce until the 10th–11th century ce, and there was a town on the site in the 12th century. In 1219 it was captured by the Danes, who built a new fortress on.
Timeline of Tallinn - Wikipedia
WebThe following is a timeline of the history of the city of Tallinn, Estonia . Prior to 17th century. 5,000 BCE - The sea still reaches the foot of the cliffs of Toompea. 3,000 BCE - First signs of a settlement in Tallinn. ca. 750 BCE - fortified settlement first built at Iru near Tallinn, at the Pirita river bend.
Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn - UNESCO World Heritage …
WebThe Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved medieval northern European trading city on the coast of the Baltic Sea. The city developed as a significant centre of the Hanseatic League during the major period of activity of this great trading organization in the 13th-16th centuries.
History of Tallinn | Tallinn
WebTallinn became an Order town that primarily meant a change of power at Toompea. Instead of the regent of Denmark Tallinn was now governed by a comptoir of the German Order.
Tallinn Old Town - Wikipedia
WebTallinn Old Town ( Estonian: Tallinna vanalinn) is the oldest part of Tallinn, Estonia. Old Town of Tallinn has managed to wholly preserve its structure of medieval and Hanseatic origin. Old Town represents an exceptionally intact 13th century city plan. [1] Since 1997, the area has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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