The Most Important Buildings in Lai Street in Tallinn
and longing love". Although the legend is based on some historical facts, the truth has become
distorted during centuries.
9
30 Lai Street
The first reports of a small house date back
to the 15th century. In 1495 the house
became Hans Pawels house. Hans Pawels
was the organizer of St Olaf's curch's
Mary's Chapel's works. In the 18th century
the house was rebuilt into a granary, but the
two old adjacending doorways were
retained in the southern part of the house.
Thus, the building lost the characteristics of
a dwelling house façade and interior. The
current interior has been simplified. Some
of the medieval residential structures still
remain: furnace parts, traces of the old
ceilings, niches, etc. Along with 28 Lai Street it forms Healthcare Museum.
38 Lai Street
The house on 38 Lai Street deserves attention as
"Mr Eggers house (well known Baltic German