The Town Hall Square and the Town Hall itself are the city's heart. It was also built during the city's early development in the 14th century when the Danes sold their possessions in Tallinn to the Teutonic Order, confirming the city's rights and privileges and incorporating Tallinn into the Livonian holdings of the Teutonic Order. As a result, the Town Hall has nearly 600 years of history and is Europe's oldest fully preserved town hall. On its façade, you can see two drainpipes in the shape of dragon heads, and on the ground floor, there is a restaurant called "The Dragon," which is fully styled as a medieval tavern. To enhance the medieval atmosphere, they offer hand-drawn beer, servers dressed in appropriate attire, and the lighting is exclusively candlelit.
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.
Don't be afraid to get lost in new places!
