About Tallinn
The settlement quickly developed itself into a busy port.
-The Old Town
In medieval age Tallinn was called Reval and it was as big as the Tallinns Old Town is now.
Uniqueness of Tallinn is that it is one of very few European cities, where the historical lay-out is
kept in it's original form , and has a lot of monuments of that time. Thanks to that in 1997 Old
Tallinn has been included in the list of a world heritage of UNESCO.
-The Raekoja Square
The Raekoja Square is used for senturies like market and fair square, here took place many
festivals, and criminals were executed. In summer on Raekoja Square many open air conserts
and fairs of handicraftsmen were arranged, at the same time old traditions are remembered, took
place many different party parades, knight tournaments and shooting competitions. In winter
Christmas tree is placed and christmas fair is spent
-Defensive Towers
Tallinns Town Wall, reinforced with defensive towers, is one of the strongest defensive
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