Trip to Baltic Europe

Trip to Baltic Europe

Tallinn

Tallinn is an exquisite coastal city established in the former half of the 13th century. The city has regarded as a cultural hub of historic significance in Northern Europe for hundreds of years. In 2011, Tallinn was crowned as the European Capital of Cultural.

As of today, Tallinn is the current national capital and most populous city of Estonia. It is also the home base of numerous multinational high-tech businesses, including Skype, one of the world’s notable telecommunications applications.

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With its fascinating history and innovative technology, Tallinn is a true hidden gem in Baltic region, making it a captivating destination to explore. KGB Vangikongid, Great Guild Hall, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral are few prestigious tourist spots in the city.

Tallinn Old Town

KGB Vangikongid

(Hotel Viru KGB Museum)

The KGB was the principal intelligence agency for the Soviet Union. It was principally in charge of public surveillance, military advancement, and internal security. The top floor of the Hotel Viru is now served as a historical museum offering visitors a unique glimpse into clandestine activities during the Soviet era. The well-informed tour guide would tell intriguing tales of KGB’s covert operations by showcasing a wide array of surveillance tools, such as hidden microphones, disguised cameras and eavesdropping devices. Visitors are allowed to see the authentic bugged rooms and espionage equipment used by the KGB agents. It a must-go destination for those who interested in seeking the spy history during Cold War.

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Great Guild Hall

(Estonian History Museum )

Located right at the historical old town, Great Guild Hall is a magnificent Gothic-style building dating back more than 600 years of history. Somewhat like a trade union of today, a medieval guild was an association of merchants and artisans who shared common goals. The function of guilds was to regulate the practice of trade in a particular region in order to promote economic interests and provide mutual protection. The site was originally a guild for medieval merchants to hold business meetings, discuss trade agreements and resolve commercial disputes. In the present day, it houses the Estonian History Museum revealing the absorbing story of trade and cultural developments in medieval northern Europe.

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Just a stone's throw away from the guild hall, an impressive Eastern Orthodox cathedral isconspicuously erected at the top of the Toompea Hill. St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a hundred-year-old Russian Church consecrated in 1900. The five iconic onion shaped domes of the basilica make it a sight to behold. Proudly claimed as the largest cupola church of the city, no one would disagree that this well-preserved cathedral is one of the most striking examples of Orthodox sacred architecture in Tallinn. Despite its impeccable exterior, the interior decoration is not as thrilling as one might think. There is no entrance fee for the church, but taking photos is strictly prohibited inside.