Monuments of antiquity in Tallinn (Tallinn) are greater than in any other city in Europe. By its historical center, the Old Town, you can walk a whole day and constantly find something new, beautiful and interesting. The Old Town itself is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Throughout 2011, Tallinn bore the proud title of "European Capital of Culture".
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How to get to Tallinn
Tallinn Airport is only 4 km from the city center. You can get to the center by bus number 2, which runs on the route "airport - center - seaport", leaves every 30 minutes, from 7 am and until midnight. The ticket price for the driver is 20 EEK, in the newsagent - 13 EEK. The taxi ride from the airport to the city center is about 120 EEK.
Between St. Petersburg and Tallinn, simple Express buses run. Departure from St. Petersburg from the bus station at 6:45, from the Baltic station - at 7:15, arrival in Tallinn at 13:35. Return departure at 15:30, arrival at the Baltic station of St. Petersburg at 22:55, at the bus station - at 23:25. Stop on the route in Kingisepp, Narva, Sillamae and Jõhvi. The cost of transportation to Tallinn is 680-935 RUR. The return ticket is 250-345 EEK (16-22 EUR).
Also from St. Petersburg to Tallinn, BalticShuttle buses run on Fridays at 6:40 from the Baltic station and return on Sunday from Tallinn to St. Petersburg at 12:30 from the Ecoland hotel. The bus makes several stops in the center of Tallinn and Narva.
In addition, you can get to Tallinn by train - from Moscow or St. Petersburg. The station is located near the Old Town and the sea passenger port. You can get there by tram No. 1 or 2, or walk 10 minutes from the Old Town. Address: Toompuiestee 37, tel. +372 631-00-44.
Between Tallinn and Helsinki several times a day ferries run, on the way four hours .From late spring to late autumn, high-speed hydrofoil ships and catamarans also travel along this route, shortening the journey time to 1, 5 hours .Ferries running on the line Tallinn - Stockholm, go on a voyage every evening, being on the road about 15 hours .Passenger terminals of the seaport are located in the center of Tallinn, near the Old Town .You can get there by bus number 2, which leaves every 30 minutes, from 7 am to midnight .The fare is 20 EEK for the driver and 13 EEK for the newsstand .The taxi ride from the sea passenger port to the city center costs about 60 EEK .Reference phone of the seaport: +372 631-85-50 .
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Information office
In the historical center of Tallinn in September 2010, a tourist information point was opened. It is located in the Rotermanni quarter and will operate until January 2012, when Tallinn ceases to be the European Capital of Culture.
Here you can get all kinds of materials, buy souvenirs, visit information programs and presentations, and learn about all the events and holidays that are scheduled for 2011.
Address: Niguliste, 2 / Kullasepa, 4, tel. +372 645-77-77, +372 645-77-78. Opening hours: on weekdays in the season from 9:00 to 20:00, in the winter from 9:00 to 17:00; on weekends: from 10:00 to 15: 00-17: 00 depending on the season.
Climate
| 10 days weather forecast in Tallinn |
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | -2 | -2 | +2 | +8 | +15 | +19 | +21 | +20 | +15 | +9 | +3 | +0 |
| at night | -8 | -8 | -5 | +0 | +5 | +10 | +12 | +12 | +7 | +4 | -1 | -5 |
| water | -1 | -1 | +0 | +4 | +8 | +13 | +18 | +21 | +18 | +9 | +5 | +0 |
Public transport of Tallinn
Tallinn buses, trolleybuses and trams run daily from 6:00 to 23:00. The ticket can be purchased from the driver immediately upon boarding (20 EEK) or at a newsagent (13 EEK). Kiosks also sell travel for 10 trips for 90 EEK. Tickets must be composted!
Taxis are relatively inexpensive, payment is made strictly by the meter. The car can be ordered by phone (there is no separate surcharge for the order). The price for landing, per kilometer, minute of parking and the amount of the minimum payment should be posted on the side window. Cost: 8-15 EEK per kilometer, but any trip can not cost less than 35 EEK. There are several large firms operating in Tallinn, there are also private taxi drivers.
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| 16eur - Rotermanni from 690 rubles Tallinn Roseni 9 | Go Hotel Shnelli from 2 688 rubles Tallinn Toompuiestee 37 | City Hotel Tallinn by Unique Hotels from 1 310 rub. Tallinn Paldiski mnt 3 |
Rent a car in Tallinn
Renting a low priced car in Tallinn is easy. This requires international driver's license, international insurance ("green card") or a local road insurance policy, which can be issued at the border crossing. Some firms ask to pay a deposit (up to 1000 EEK) or present an international credit card when making a car.
Parking
Street parking in the center and the Old Town of Tallinn, as well as in the seaside area of Pirita - paid. In the city center parking is paid on weekdays from 7: 00-19: 00, and on Saturday from 8: 00-15: 00. On Sundays and public holidays, parking in the center of Tallinn is free of charge.
In the Old Town parking is paid around the clock and regardless of public holidays. Under the windshield of the car in a prominent place must be a valid parking ticket. It can be purchased at newsagents, as well as parking service employees at a price of 48 EEK / hour parking in the center of Tallinn and 72 EEK / parking hour in the Old Town.
The first 15 minutes parking is free, in which case it is necessary to have a special clock indicating the start time of parking.
Tallinn Card
Tallinn Card offers free or discounted offers in almost 100 points of the city, independently choosing the sights that are of most interest.
Free: entrance to 40 museums and sights of Tallinn, sightseeing tours by bus, on foot and by bicycle, entrance to one of the popular nightclubs in Tallinn, public transport.
Discounts: in the water park, bowling, karting, restaurants and shops.
The cost for adults / children (up to 14 years): 6 hours - 185/95 EEK, 24 hours - 375/200 EEK, 48 hours - 435/225 EEK, 72 hours - 495/250 EEK.
Shopping: shops
Shops work from 9:00 to 18:00 (some - until 20:00) on weekdays and from 9:00 to 15:00 (some - until 18:00) on Saturdays. Supermarkets and shops in the resort areas are usually open from 10:00 to 20:00.
In the Old Town there are a lot of small shops that offer curious author's works and real Estonian crafts: souvenirs made of leather, glass, ceramics, dolomite, wood, and knitwear .The first thing is to look into the lane of Katarina and the Masters Dvorik .Very popular are various knitted products: bright sweaters, scarves, hats, socks, gloves and mittens, available in a wide range of patterns and colors .Flax is well sold, as well as leather, stone and wood products .We advise you to look for kitchen utensils made of juniper with a pleasant sweetish smell .
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Tallinn
In the Old Town is the most ancient temple in the country - the Dome Cathedral. It preserved the tombstones of the 13th and 18th centuries and the famous Russian navigator IF Krusenstern was buried. Walking around the city, it's worth to pay attention (and in another way it will not work) to the medieval town hall and the Orthodox cathedral of Alexander Nevsky. It is also worth visiting the museum of Rocca al Mare to see a collection of Estonian farmhouse architecture in the open air. Or in any other museum of the Estonian capital - they all deserve attention here.
Other sights of Tallinn: the Oleviste church, the park and castle of Baron Von Glen, the park and Kadriorg palace in Baroque style, the historical museum in the castle of Maarjamägi, the Dominican monastery of St. Catherine.
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