state of their own Construction of the Riigikogu building (1920 1922) First public building in Tallinn to have electric lighting built into its design The Estonian seat of power was perpetuated on Toompea Throughout the greater part of our independent statehood both the Estonian Parliament and the Government have worked here The Soviet regime took over a palace which was in good condition Soviet-style symbols were added to it In reindependent Estonia, Toompea palace is gradually but steadily getting back its original interior design Towers Tall Hermann The tower of "Stür den Kerl" Round cannon tower Landskrone Small tower, Pilsticker Thank you !
· 1991 The United States recognizes the independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. · 1991 The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of the Baltic States. · 1992 In Estonia, the kroon replaces the Soviet ruble. · 1992 Estonia holds a referendum on its constitution. · 1992 Heinrich Mark and the government in exile appointed by him cede their credentials to the newly elected Riigikogu. · 1992 Lennart Meri becomes the first president of reindependent Estonia. · 1994 The Russian army leaves Estonia.