Lühike jalg - ajalugu, müüdid(inglise keeles)
The name short foot was first mentioned in 1353, the name brev is mons in latin.
Short foot is a street between Rataskaevu street and Long foot in the old town of
Tallinn.
The name that is used nowadays was translated from german by anton thor helle and
it is Lühike jalg.
Pikk jalg (lit. long leg/foot), One of the oldest streets in Tallinn, previously known as
Strantstrasse (beach road) (1362);
Pikk jalg (long-leg) is a steep narrow road which was once the only way into the
fortress. It runs from Pikk in the lower town right up to Lossi plats and the Nevsky
cathedral. A couple of cafes in the old houses along Pikk jalg offer excellent views
and genuine ambience, as well as plenty of caffeine to help you up the hill. The gate
tower at the end dates from around 1380.
Because of the names short and long Tallinn is sometimes called a limping city.
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