Tallinn is a unique and unique settlement, where hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world come annually to see the real medieval Europe - the old part of the city, relax in the mild climate of the sea and get a lot of new impressions.
How to relax in Tallinn?
Rest in Tallinn begins with the Old Town , which is characterized by cobbled roads, tiled roofs, spiers and white stone walls. Walking along the old part of the city is best organized independently, as it is impossible to get lost here, and sights are waiting at every step. It will be best to take a stroll and look into the courtyards and small quarters.
In the old center of Tallinn there are cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops. They are tourist oriented, so prices in many establishments can be high. Despite this, you can find a cafe or a snack at quite democratic prices.
A beautiful view of this part of the capital opens from the Upper City , namely from its viewing platform. Near the old part of the city is the hotel Viru , through the same gate can be reached in the ancient quarters of Tallinn. You can get to this part of the capital from the station or airport , which are relatively close.
Almost every tower of the Old City has a museum , an exhibition or a souvenir shop . Interesting bastions of the Tallinn fortress , specially built around the city in the XVI century.
The center of the city or in Estonian Kesklin, is located around the old part of the capital. This is a real eclectic of styles, architecture and species. There are modern office skyscrapers, shopping centers and nightclubs, and sleeping quarters with typical Soviet houses. In this part of the city the most interesting is the wooden building of the beginning of the twentieth century, typical for Estonian cities. In Kesklin you can find a holiday for every taste, it will be interesting to spend time and youth, and couples with children. You can visit the Estonian Architecture Museum, the summer harbor and the museum of the Viru hotel .
In the western part of Tallinn you can visit the Ethnographic Museum of Rocca al Mare , here you can get to know the history of the country and the peoples living here. Rest in Tallinn with children will be more interesting if you visit here the city zoo , the largest in the Baltic States and represented by many kinds of rare animals.
Rest in Tallinn at sea
Rest in Tallinn at sea can be turned into an unforgettable adventure, if you visit the eastern part of the city. Here the sea begins almost immediately from the city itself, it is not fenced off from it by port buildings or industrial zones. Nearby is the seaside holiday village of Pirita , densely overgrown with pine trees. It offers a beautiful view, both to the sea and to the old part of the city, next to the ruins of a medieval monastery.
The seaside climate of Tallinn is unique - it is almost the ideal place to improve your health. This is achieved by the proximity of dense pine trees and sea air. For beach rest, the ideal time is between mid-July and early September. You can get here quite easily on regular scheduled buses from the old city center.
The most popular beach of Tallinn is the beach of Pirita. Here you can not only admire the views, but also enjoy the seaside holiday , as well as windsurfing . You can place yourself right there in the Pirita Beach Apartments & SPA at quite affordable prices. The greatest value of the beach of Pirita is a pine grove ten meters from it and snow-white sand. Do not forget that this coast of the Baltic Sea with enough cool water, so the time for sea holidays is best to choose in the height of summer.