Thursday, May 24, 2012

Tallinn city walk in medieval times

EuropeThe city seems to have grown almost, if you want to see a fairy tale of the city, Tallinn will not let you down, although the initial feeling here is a little likePragueRemove, or bridge, flowing water and GondolaVenice. But Tallinn is more ancient, well-preserved ancient city was the medieval walls surround, winding cobbled lanes and rust street, Gothic spire and medieval market, if not sometimes see Macdonald signs, must think time disorder in thirteenth Century.

The old city of TallinnTallinn The City Hall Square

Founded in 13 to sixteenth Century in Tallinn, has a colorful triangle houses, half hidden courtyard, magnificent churches and labyrinth design of medieval street, today, has become the city's largestTravelingCapital. The ancient city is the essence of the whole Tallinn, small, you can walk around. Spend less than 2 euros, you can climb up 45 steps, and then reach the walls.

Tallinn medieval streetTallinn medieval street

The Church of St. Olaf and the tower was built long ago, specifically in 1549 to 1625. The Church of St Olaf is one of the tallest buildings in the world, its great -- 159 meters steeple, for the Baltic sea vessel was excellent signpost, lightning rod is also very effective. Now the smaller 124 meters steeple remains as an important symbol of Tallinn City, the annual April to October, visitors can climb the tower top of the stone, the spectacular and dazzling city panorama.

In fact, during the Second World War, Tallinn was bombed, in the later 40 years, city is old and broken, most of the local people abandoned the old city to move out. Later, the government restored Tallinn, the United Nations will also be listed as a world cultural heritage. The old town surrounded by a 2.4 km long walls, now preserved about 3/4. Circular Fort wartime, there are still 18 stand as firm as a rock, through the ancient city, always accidentaly across. One of the most interesting one is called "fat aunt Margret", standing on the top overlooking the charming Baltic sea.

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