Topic - Estonia
trip to St Petersburg (395 km) and Stockholm (405 km). Approximately a third of
the Estonian nation live in Tallinn and about 67% of the population reside in cities
in general. Tallinn, which at one time or another has fallen under Danish,
German, Swedish or Czarist Russian rule, has retained more remnants of its past
and in a more complete state than most other cities in Europe. Tallinn's Old
Town, belonging to UNESCO´s World Heritage List, is a magnificent blend of
medieval streetscape and modern convenience, with cafes, restaurants, shops
and street fairs all easily accessible inside the impressive city walls. You can see,
feel and touch history everywhere in this overwhelmingly romantic city. This is
also a city that has won worldwide acclaim for its forward-thinking, state-of-the-
art services. A thriving nightlife has also sprung up in Tallinn, the centre of
economic and cultural activity in the country; it's also a hub for major festivals
and concerts throughout the year