Tallinn - Old Town, Toompea Hill, Nevsik Cathedral, Kiek in de Kök, Bastion Tunnels, Dome Church, Toompea Castle, Lossi plats, Stenbock house

Toompea Hill (Old Town part 3)
NEVSKI CATHEDRAL, KIEK IN DE KÖK/BASTION, DOME CHURCH, STENBOCK HOUSE, TOOMPEA CASTLE, LOSSI PLATS

Toompea Hill (means Cathedral Hill) is the west part of the beautiful Old Town (Vanalinn). It is situated on a hill bordered by the west part of the city wall. The Russian orthodox Nevski Cathedral, Kiek in de Kök/Bastion Tunnels (part of the city wall), Toompea Castle and the Dome Church can all be found around the historical square Lossi plats. The Estonian government and the parliament are also situated on Toompea Hill. Most of the streets of Toompea Hill are very old and well preserved, mostly pedestrian, and there are very few cars. It is about 20-30 m higher then the surrounding areas. In folklore the hill is known as the tumulus mound over the grave of Kalev, erected by his grieving wife.The West side of the hill, Patkuli, but even more the East side of Toompea Hill, Kohtuosa, also offers great views of Tallinn, that you can see in the skylines and views section (click here).

LOSSI PLATS (LOSSI SQUARE):

Alexander Nevski Cathedral seen from Lossi plats. This Russian orthodox cathedral was built between 1894 and 1900 in Russian Revival style, when Estonia was part of the Russian empire. So the Estonians today have mixed feelings about it, but the tourists love it. The interior is very beautiful, but unfortunately it wasn't allowed to take pictures inside.


Alexander Nevski Cathedral and a vintage car		Alexander Nevski Cathedral		Nevski Cathedral


Lossi plats and the Dome church		An Excalibur limo at Lossi plats		Stickers at Lossi Square


Toompea Castle Parliament Building (Riigikogu)		The Parliemant Bldg at Toompea Castle		Vintage car, Lossi Square


The German Embassy		Tower of Toompea Castle		Bikers wedding, Lossi Square!


Downwards Toompea Hill		Sights of Toompea Hill		Wedding at Toompea Hill


Post Office, Lossiplats		French embassy		Toompea street


Rutu street		Estonian Music Theater Academy		Kiriku plats (Church Place)

THE DOME CHURCH AND CHURCH PLACE (KIRIK PLATS):

St Mary's Cathedral, The Dome Church (Toomkirik) of Tallinn is a major landmark of Toompea Hill and the oldest church in the mainland Estonia. It was founded in the 13th century by the Danes. Since 1561 it is a Lutheran church and the seat of the Archbishop of Tallinn.

St Mary's Cathedral, completed in 1430, was rebuilt after a fire in 1686.

Kiriku street

VIEWS FROM TOOMPEA HILL - KOHTUOSAATKULI AND PATKULI:


Patkuli, viewpoint on the West part of Toompea Hill (the views are better on the East side though). On this spot I met a CD salesman, selling Estonian rock music discs.You can see more of the views in the skylines section (click here).		Kohtuosaatkuli, viewpoint on the East part of Toompea Hill, overlooking Toompea Hill. You can see more of the views in the skylines section (click here).		Old Town and modern skyline. Example of the views from Kohtuosaatkuli. You can see more of the views in the skylines section (click here).

Stenbock House is the seat of the government and the prime minister of Estonia's office. This neo-classical building is situated on the northwest part of Toompea Hill, high above the city. It was built by the Russians in 1792.


KohtuosaatkulI Vateplats		Kohtu street outside Chancellor of Justice		A Lada Niva, one of few remaining Russian cars in Tallinn


Souvernir shops with Baltic amber can be found everywhere in Tallinn		Green building, Toompea Hill		Narrow lane,Toompea Hill


Cityscape		Rahukothu		Dutch embassy

KIEK IN DE KÖK AND BASTION TUNNELS - part of the city wall:

Kiek in de Kök and the Bastion Tunnels, seen from Toompea Hill. Click here to visit the extensive tour of this part of the city wall. The Dome Church is in the background.

Kiek in de Kök, Neitsi Torn and the Bastion Tunnels. In front there is a dart game for tourists.

Kiek in de Kök and Neitsi Torn

Nevski Cathedral and Neitsi Torn

The skyline seen through Kiek in de Kök

PIKK JALG, PART OF THE CITY WALL:

Long Leg Tower, the gate to the Toompea Hill from Pikk street in the lower Old Town (Vanalinn).

Pikk Jalg is the extension of Pikk street, that goes right through the city wall and leads to Toompea Hill.

Long Leg Tower, the gate to the Toompea Hill

Artists at the city wall, Toompea Hill


Chancellor of Justice, seen from Pikk jalg		City wall, Pikk jalg and Long Leg Tower		Looking towards Nevski Cathedral and Lossi Square

HARJUMÄGI - PARK ABOVE FREEDOM SQUARE, SOUTH END OF TOOMPEA HILL:


A fountain in the Harjumägi park raight above Freedom Square (Vabaduse Väljak)		Freedom Square with the Victory Column and St John's Church seen from Harjumägi park		Freedom Square and modern skyline. You can see more of the views in the skylines section (click here).