Silva Wischeropp
Tallinn – Estonia
A Fairytale Old Town: The cobblestoned city center (Vanalinn) is a UNESCO World Heritage site and feels like a journey back in time. An Intact City Wall: A historic city wall, spanning approximately two kilometers and featuring 26 preserved watchtowers, encircles the city core. Toompea Hill: The historic Upper Town offers panoramic views—from vantage points such as Patkuli—of the city’s photogenic red rooftops and the harbor. Cultural Contrasts: Standing right alongside medieval structures is the magnificent Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, with its distinctive onion domes. Tallinn is situated directly on the Gulf of Finland. The sea—along with kilometers of promenades and sandy beaches like those in Pirita—can be reached in just a few minutes. White Nights: From late May through mid-July, the sun barely sets at night, lending the city a magical, vibrant atmosphere during the summer months.
