From here, a slope descends towards the fortress walls. The upper town is called Toompea in Estonian. Thus, many names in the upper village include this word. But when did the "Russian" period in Tallinn's history begin? We will learn about that later.
Photo By Zairon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
This is a relatively short and simple route that covers the most famous landmarks of the city. From the Viru Gates to the Town Hall Square, through the Pikk Jalg (Long Leg) street to the Upper Town, then descending to the Kiek in de Kök Tower and passing through the streets of the Old Town to the Northern Gates - the Fat Margaret Tower. Stories, legends, tales, beauty, and mysteries of the city.