Tallinn , the capital of Estonia, is truly one of the gems of Northern Europe. The city lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, only 70 km (43 miles) south of Helsinki. At the historical heart of the city is the hill of Toompea, covered in cobbled streets and filled with medieval houses and alleyways. The lower town spreads out from the foot of the hill, still protected by the remnants of a city wall. Around the city wall is a series of well-maintained green parks, great for strolling.
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Try out restaurant Bocca. It is located in Olevimägi 9, in the old city. Very good food and friendly service. 226 days, 2 hours ago
This is something really weird, something Finnish. This is a shop, where you can buy alcohol and cheaper that it is in Finland. But that isn't worth going there...that building really looks like a pig house and staff is smoking next to the main door...it was something totally strange. 11 days, 3 hours ago
A very nice chinese restaraunt (probably the only one in the center of Tallinn) - cheap and tasty.
There is a Garlic Restaurant just near the main square! Haven't been there, coz we didn't have enough time, but I'm sure this place is worth visiting))) they even have garlic ice-cream on the menu...=)
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Before you go download the Tallinn In Your Pocket city guide for free from http://tallinn.inyourpocket.com or grab a hard copy when you are there. 126 days, 20 hours ago
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Have you ever been shopping and found a boutique, where you just couldn't leave without buying SOMETHING? Well, at least I have :D
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Toompea is also home to the dreamy Alexander Nevsky Cathedral ,an architectural gem that's the city's most dramatic orthodox church.
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The city lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, only 70 km (43 mi) south of Helsinki.
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lonelyplanet.com:
Tallinn's Toompea district is home to a bevy of fascinating sights including the 19th century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral; Toomkirik, the Lutheran cathedral founded in 1233; the Estonian Art Museum; and the kookily named Kiek-in-de-K?k, a tall, stout tower built around 1475.
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In addition to longtime functions as seaport and capital city, Tallinn has seen development of an information technology sector in recent years; in its 13 December 2005 edition, The New York Times characterized Estonia as "a sort of Silicon Valley on the Baltic Sea".
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On Castle Hill you find Toompea Castle and the 19th-century symbol of the Tsar's power in Estonia, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
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