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Tallinn UNESCO world heritage sites

St Mary's Cathedral at Toom-Kooli 6
Originally established by Danes in the 13th century, it is the oldest church in Tallinn and mainland Estonia.

Toompea Castle at Lossi plats 1a
The castle, an ancient stronghold site in use since at least the 9th century, today houses the Parliament of Estonia.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral at Lossi plats 10
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is Tallinn's largest and grandest orthodox cupola cathedral.

Kiek in de Kok Bastion Tunnels at Komandandi tee 2
The museum, located in the cannon tower and bastion passages, introduces the genesis of Tallinn, its development, as well as the most important war events from the 13th to the 18th century. In the arms room, you can explore historical weapons and try out a shooting simulator. The tower offers unique views of the city and port.

St. Nicholas' Church at Niguliste 3
Originally built in the 13th century, it was partially destroyed in Soviet Bombing of Tallinn in World War II. It has since been restored and today houses a branch of the Art Museum of Estonia, focusing mainly on ecclesiastical art from the Middle Ages onward.

Town Hall Square at Raekoja plats
There has been a town hall in Tallinn since at least 1322 and a town square next to it ever since then.

Holy Spirit Church at Puhavaimu 2
Of the interior decoration, especially the remarkable main altar, a work by Bernt Notke, is noteworthy. It dates from 1483 and depicts, on the central panel, the descent of the Holy Ghost on the twelve apostles at Pentecost. The galleries in the church are richly decorated with scenes from the Bible, painted in the mid-17th century and probably by different artists.

St Olaf's church at Lai 50
St. Olaf’s Church or St. Olav's Church (Estonian: Oleviste kirik) in Tallinn, Estonia, is believed to have been built in the 12th century and to have been the centre for old Tallinn's Scandinavian community before Denmark conquered Tallinn in 1219.

Skoone Bastion at Suurtueki 12
Skoone bastion is the mightiest Baroque fortification building in Tallinn.