The historic center of Tallinn, known as the Vanalinn district, holds the prestigious title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The owners of these buildings are forbidden to alter their appearances, preserving the enchanting atmosphere of a medieval city even today. In places where inns once stood in the 16th and 17th centuries, you can now find authentic hotels and restaurants offering traditional national cuisine.
Among the must-visit places in Tallinn are the Dome Cathedral (one of the city's oldest churches and the resting place of navigator Ivan Kruzenstern), the Oleviste (St. Olaf) Church, the ethnographic open-air museum Rokka-al-mare, and the Maritime Museum. Don't forget to explore the pharmacy museum in Town Hall Square, recognized as one of the oldest operating pharmacies in Europe.
Tallinn is home to numerous captivating restaurants housed in old buildings, where you can savor classic Estonian cuisine prepared according to centuries-old recipes. For instance, the Olde Hansa restaurant, located in a 17th-century building, adheres to a unique principle: they use only ingredients that were available in Europe before the 15th century, and their menu features dishes made from venison and bear meat, inspired by ancient chronicles.
