We took the ferry across the Baltic Sea from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia.
On board the ferry.
Our walking tour guide Maart spoke of Estonia in a knowledgeable and light hearted way.
Renaissance houses of Tallinn with St Nicholas Church.
The War of Independence Victory Column is located in Freedom Square opposite St John’s Church. 23.5 m high and consisting of 143 glass plates, the memorial incorporates the Cross of Liberty, Estonia’s most distinguished award.
One of the towers in the old city walls, with St Nicholas Church in the background.
Renaissance meets Medieval…
View of the city from Toompea Castle on Toompea hill. Today the Castle houses the Parliament of Estonia.
The Church of the Holy Ghost with a 17th century clock with golden sun motif on the façade.
Interesting house with unusual spiral tower in the background and bust on one of the pillars…
… and close up of the bust. He tickled our fancy!
A typical cobbled lane in Tallinn.
Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) is the oldest in Europe that has continually operated in the same premises – since 1422.
Still in use today…
Inside the pharmacy, looking out through the mullioned windows at the town square.
The cobbled streets in the Medieval part of town.
Pretty – particularly on such a sunny day.
Houses set into the ramparts of this World Heritage city.
The barbican of Viru Varav City Gate was part of the defence system of Tallinn city wall built in the 14th century.
Medieval restaurant in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Square.
The restaurants provide blankets for all the outdoor seats!
