The House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads is nearly the only preserved Renaissance building in Tallinn.
The Brotherhood of Blackheads emerged in 1399. The Brotherhood united the young, single merchants ...
The House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads is nearly the only preserved Renaissance building in Tallinn.
The Brotherhood of Blackheads emerged in 1399. The Brotherhood united the young, single merchants before they could be accepted into the Great Guild, as well as foreign merchants who were residing in Tallinn for longer periods but not permanently.
The name of the Brotherhood is associated with their patron, the black St. Mauritius, an early Christian martyr who died in Switzerland around 280-300 A.D. His head is the mascot on the Brotherhood's coat of arms. The Brotherhood was active only in Estonia and Latvia, unknown in the rest of Europe. Members of the Brotherhood left Tallinn in the 1940s.
The site of the House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads probably had a residential building on it from the 14th century. In the first half of the 16th century, the Blackheads bought it and built a new hall with an archless ceiling.
The next serious rebuilding took place in 1597, when the facade was redesigned in the Dutch Renaissance architectural spirit, with a profusion of ornaments and carved decorations. One of Tallinn's most eye-catching doors, on the front of this building, dates to 1640.
The two-naved and vaulted guild hall, bought from the Olav Guild, dates to the 15th century. The next renovation took place in 1908, but this time it only affected the interiors, which were given a neo-classical appearance.
Open: 10-19 Closed during concerts and other events
A trip to Tallinn isn’t a trip to Tallinn without a visit to this magnificent northern baroque palace, built by Peter the Great for his wife, Catherine I, in the early 18th century. The grandiose palace ...
A trip to Tallinn isn’t a trip to Tallinn without a visit to this magnificent northern baroque palace, built by Peter the Great for his wife, Catherine I, in the early 18th century. The grandiose palace and surrounding manicured gardens are a humbling example of Tsarist extravagance, but just as important a reason to come is that this is also home to the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia.
This impressive 13th-century church houses a museum dedicated to church art, displaying medieval burial stones, exquisite altarpieces and Tallinn’s most famous painting, 15th-century artist Bernt Notke’s ...
This impressive 13th-century church houses a museum dedicated to church art, displaying medieval burial stones, exquisite altarpieces and Tallinn’s most famous painting, 15th-century artist Bernt Notke’s eerie composition, Danse Macabre (Dance with Death). The museum’s Silver Chamber exhibits ceremonial items from Tallinn’s pivotal medieval craft and merchant guilds.
Viimsi property house, which belonged to Pirita abbey, was already mentioned in 1471. On last side of 18. century was built a onefloored main house out of stone. After fire in 1865. it was mostly rebuilt ...
Viimsi property house, which belonged to Pirita abbey, was already mentioned in 1471. On last side of 18. century was built a onefloored main house out of stone. After fire in 1865. it was mostly rebuilt and frontons in neu-gothical kind were added. From the 1923 to 1940 the property house belonged to general Johan Laidoner and today there lies he's museum in the building.
Just across the Pirita River from Tallinn lie the majestic ruins of St. Bridget’s Convent. The largest convent in Old Livonia, St.Bridget’s was founded in 1407 as part of a Swedish religious order and ...
Just across the Pirita River from Tallinn lie the majestic ruins of St. Bridget’s Convent. The largest convent in Old Livonia, St.Bridget’s was founded in 1407 as part of a Swedish religious order and functioned until its destruction by Ivan the Terrible’s forces in 1577. What remains are the massive Gothic façade and walls of the main building, foundations, cellars and a cemetery.
Open: 1.01-31.03 and 1.11-31.12 Mon-Sun 12-16;
1.04-31.05 and 1.09-31.10 Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00;
1.06-31.08 Mon-Sun 9-19
The Tallinn Song Grounds, built in 1959, host a multitude of popular events through the year. The Song Grounds are famous primarily as the location of the massive national Song Festival, which takes place ...
The Tallinn Song Grounds, built in 1959, host a multitude of popular events through the year. The Song Grounds are famous primarily as the location of the massive national Song Festival, which takes place every five years, drawing together 25,000 singers and 100,000 spectators. The Song Grounds Light Tower is open for anyone who wants to climb up 42 meters to a magnificent view over Tallinn and the bay.
Through the centuries, the centrepiece of Old Town has always been the Raekoda (Town Hall), which in its present form dates back to 1404. The Town Hall's beautiful main floors and attic will be open to ...
Through the centuries, the centrepiece of Old Town has always been the Raekoda (Town Hall), which in its present form dates back to 1404. The Town Hall's beautiful main floors and attic will be open to visitors in July and August. The Town Hall's cellar hosts an exhibition covering the building's history and one of the town's symbols, the Vana Toomas (Old Thomas) weather vane.
Open: Cellar Hall 2.05-3.10 Tue-Sat 10-16; 1-21.12 Wed-Sun 11-17, 2.-11.01 Wed-Sun 11-17
Town Hall 1.07-31.08 Mon-Sat 10-16
Estonian National Opera's Winter Garden was opened in October 1991. The unique concert hall is built into inner court of the opera house. The 336 m2 hall, that seats 75 people, has a truly cozy atmosphere ...
Estonian National Opera's Winter Garden was opened in October 1991. The unique concert hall is built into inner court of the opera house. The 336 m2 hall, that seats 75 people, has a truly cozy atmosphere with its lush plants, interesting art exhibitions and glass roof. A bar is open for the guests. If the Winter Garden is reserved for special occasions it can seat up to 90 visitors, receptions can be held for 130 people. The Winter Garden with its small stage serves as a chamber hall, where different soloists and ensembles perform, various meetings take place and chamber-performances are staged. You can listen to the Estonian National Opera's best singers and musicians as well as different ensembles performing programmes ranging from jazz to chamber music. We arrange events for children and families, in December there will be various Christmas concerts and performances. The traditional "White Night Concerts"-series, that consists of the past season's most popular programmes, take place in the first half of June. Winter Garden is an ideal place for presentations, press conferences, receptions, seminars and other festive occasions. The hall has removable chairs and tables, lighting and sound equipment. Winter Garden offers advice on planning events, provides performers and live background music and organizes special concerts at your request.
