Tallinn


Tallinn is the capital and the most populous city in Estonia, and is located in the northern part of the country, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, and it is the most industrial, financial, cultural and educational centre of Estonia.

The history of Estonia isn’t so long, but I think it is something very interesting to know, and to compare it with the history of other countries, as Spain. In one of my trips I had the opportunity to visit this beautiful country, and the guide of a free tour told us very interesting things about Estonia, and specially about Tallinn.

Estonia, due of its location, always was a country wished for other territories, and it always was under the leadership of them. During World War II, Estonia was first occupied by the Red Army and annexed into the USSR in 1940. Then, it was occupied by Nazy Germany from 1941 to 1944. After the German retreat in 1944, the city was occupied again by the Soviets, and it became the capital city of the Estonian SSR within the Soviet Union. In 1991, an independent democratic Estonian nation was established again, and Tallinn became the capital of the independent country once again on 20th August 1991.

I had the opportunity to visit the Old Town of Tallinn, that is one of the best persevered medieval cities in Europe, and it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I think it is amazing! It is so beautiful.

For me, one of the best places in Tallinn is the “Kohtu Lookout”, when you can see all the old town. It is a small part of the city, but I think it is amazing, and you feel as in the medieval era!

If you have the opportunity to travel, I suggest you to visit this city. And to have lunch in III Draakon, it is as a medieval bar! There isn’t electricity, there are only candles, and you can eat traditional soup and pies. I loved it!


   



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