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linn”; Reval was replaced when Estonia became independent
Symbols
Flag - blue black white tricolor; blue represents sky, black the soil, and white our freedom.
Danneborg - red flag with a white cross fell from the sky during the battle in 1219. It is also set
into the small coat of arms of Tallinn.
Great coat of arms - three lions, a knight, and Danish queen; leaves around
Old Thomas - quardian of Tallinn, put on top of the spire of Tallinn Town Hall in 1530;
boy that excelled springtime contests thrown by Baltic German elite, because of his low-born
status was unable to receive a prize, therefore was granted the position of town guard. Right now
there’s third Old Thomas, first one can be seen at Tallinn City Museum.
Toompea as a symbol of power
Toompea palace - wooden fortification was originally built in the 9th century, Danes made the