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Viimsi Open Air Museum The open air museum situated on the romantic coast of Viimsi provides a glimpse into the ancient everyday life of the coastal folk.
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Estonian Open Air Museum’s shop and café on Pikk Street Suffused with a 1930s ambience, this shop and café brings a little piece of the seaside Open Air Museum to the city centre.
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Estonian Open Air Museum Travel back to the rural Estonia of old in this vast, living museum filled with recreated, 18-20th-century villages.
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CitySightseeing Tallinn – Open Top Tour Open top bus ensures that you have an unrivalled view of Tallinn and the best photo opportunities during the hop-on, hop-off tour focusing on central city, Pirita area and Rocca al Mare district.
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Great Coastal Gate and Fat Margaret Tower Fat Margaret's Tower is closed for renovations. Reopening autumn 2019. Guarding the north end of Pikk street, these two defensive structures provide an eye-opening glimpse into Tallinn's maritime past.
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Beaches & Promenades
Rocca al Mare Promenade This 2.5-kilometre promenade runs through a peaceful, forest-like residential area in north Tallinn.
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Viimsi taluturg (Viimsi farmers' market) Produce of local farmers from nearby farms on sale.
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Maritime
Estonian Maritime Museum – Fat Margaret's Tower Fat Margaret's Tower is closed for renovations. Reopening autumn 2019. This museum dedicated to all sea-faring aspects of Estonia’s history is housed in one of Tallinn's fattest cannon towers.
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Tallinn City Tour There is much more in Tallinn than just the Old Town. Explore the many faces of Tallinn with easy hop-on, hop-off buses. Free WiFi; audioguide is available in 10 different languages.
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EVENTS (5)

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Spring Fair and Easter on the Old Calendar The spring fair at the Estonian Open Air Museum introduces recycling and re-use through history. Merchants have arrived from all over the country to sell good food and authentic handicraft.
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St. John's Day Celebrations in the Open Air Museum On the whitest and most beautiful night of the year the Estonian Open Air Museum invites you to take the most of it. Flaming bonfires, music from the best folk musicians, dancing and swinging with big village swings, children playing old time folk games.
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The Night of Ancient Bonfires This is an ancient heart-warming tradition brought back to life.
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Miscellaneous
Preparations for St. Martin’s Day St. Martin’s Day is one of the merriest and most colourful holidays in the Estonian folk calendar. On this day children and adults dress in old shabby coats, smear their faces with soot and go door to door singing songs, asking riddles and wishing...
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Christmas Village in the Estonian Open Air Museum Come and experience past holiday traditions. Step inside old barn-dwellings, farmhouses, a schoolhouse and village shop and partake in Christmas preparations from 100 years ago.
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EAT & DRINK (3)

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Estonian Open Air Museum’s shop and café on Pikk Street Suffused with a 1930s ambience, this shop and café brings a little piece of the seaside Open Air Museum to the city centre.
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Kolu Kõrts Located among the re-created villages of the Open Air Museum, the mid-19th-century Kolu Inn offers a taste of good, old-fashioned, country-style dining, where you can sample traditional Estonian food.
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MARU A visit to this café in the Lennusadam port is like an adventure into a fabulous marine world, as the café's inner balcony offers a generous view of the museum's exposition.
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ARTICLES & GUIDES (19)

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Pirita – Sea adventure & Historical landmarks Not far from Pirita, about 15 km from Tallinn city centre, lies the rocky Viimsi peninsula, also a popular area for its sandy beach and some...
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How to spend three days in Tallinn? A 72-hour city guide A top tip for families with kids: In addition to the Skywheel (and shopping facilities), the T1 Mall of Tallinn also has an adventure park with...
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Practical information Weather [WEATHER] Weather forecast: www.weather.ee/tallinn Public holidays 2019 1 January New Year’s Day 24 February Independence Day:...
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Green Tallinn Tallinn is a place to enjoy greenery and green lifestyle in various ways. The Estonian capital belongs to the world’s top 10 cities with the...
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Seaside Tallinn As the long days of summer approach, Tallinn's coastal areas turn into busy cultural venues hosting a variety of regular and one-off events....
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What to do in Tallinn over Easter? On a Good Friday (19.04) and Easter Sunday (21.04) there are some changes to the regular opening hours of Tallinn's museums and sights (the Tallinn...
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Pay less to see more - how to make the most of Tallinn Card Energy Discovery Centre 9 € KGB Prison Cells 5 € Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom 11 € Tallinn Zoo 8 € Estonian Open Air...
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Rocca al Mare – Exciting animals and traditional country life Sitting at the western edge of the city is the coastal Rocca al Mare district. The area's name, meaning 'Rock by the Sea' in Italian, comes from...
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Tallinn Surroundings: Islands and more The rocky Viimsi peninsula, 15 km from Tallinn city centre to the east, is both a nature-lovers' getaway and a worthy destination for history...
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Visiting Tallinn by yacht There are plenty of well-equipped marinas for visiting yachts in Tallinn. Berthing fees differ depending on the location of the port, the size...
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Top events in Tallinn The New Year usually kicks off with Bach’s music. Spring brings popular music festivals like Tallinn Music Week, Estonian Music Days, and Jazzkaar....
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Tallinn - A great destination for incentives Incentives are various group activities offering exciting and exceptional experiences in Tallinn and its surroundings. Tallinn is a novel destination,...
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Best places with unforgettable views of Tallinn Though best-known for its historic Old Town, Tallinn is also a seaside city and quite a laid-back place for a beach holiday. There are four sandy...
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Accessible Tallinn The Estonian Open Air Museum takes you back in time – this is the place to peek into old, rural Estonian villages. The area is fully accessible,...
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Child-friendly restaurants There are also child-friendly restaurants outside the city limits. A short drive west of Rocca al Mare Shopping centre and the Estonian Open...
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Old Town – Where Tallinn's heart beats Twisting cobblestone lanes and iron street lamps. Gothic spires and medieval markets. Cappuccino and Wi-Fi. This is the city's famous Old Town.
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Kalamaja, Telliskivi, and Noblessner - wooden houses and bohemian charm Kalamaja has made an art form out of transforming factory buildings into cultural institutions and museums. One of the first things you notice...
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New with Tallinn Card in 2019 Tallinn Card never settles! Just like the city of Tallinn will never be completed, as the legends says, so is the Tallinn Card in constant look-out...
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Top Medieval Things to do in Tallinn This is an absolute must. Tallinn is called the City of Towers, and for a good reason. There are a lot of towers in this city. Church towers,...
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NEWS (22)

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What to do in Tallinn on Spring Day, 1 May? 1 May is a public holiday in Estonia, which means some changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s partners. Many places will be open and...
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What to do in Tallinn on Independence Day? Estonia celebrates its Independence Day on February 24 and yes it's also a public holiday.
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Tallinn Card New Offers for 2019 Tallinn Card is pleased to announce that, as Tallinn’s landscape of attractions is constantly evolving, the Tallinn Card also has lots of new...
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Christmas and New Year with Tallinn Card The coming Christmas holidays (24.-26. December) and New Year (1 January) bring changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s partners. Several...
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Cultural Highlights in 2019 The city's cultural calendar has a colourful choice of events to offer all year round, from classical music concerts and medieval festivals to...
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Events in Tallinn from September to November September is Estonian Food Month, but there will also be other exciting events in Tallinn this autumn, from fashion and theatre festivals to...
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What to do in Tallinn on Day of Restoration of Independence? 20 August is a public holiday (Day of Restoration of Independence: End of Soviet rule) in Estonia, which means some changes to the opening hours...
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What to do in Tallinn on Victory Day and St. John’s (Midsummer) Day? Victory Day (23 June) and St. John’s Day (24 June) are public holidays in Estonia, which means some changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s...
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What to do in Tallinn on Pentecost Sunday? 20 May is a public holiday in Estonia, which means some changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s partners. Several places will be open...
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What to do in Tallinn on Spring Day, 1 May? 1 May is a public holiday in Estonia, which means some changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s partners. Several places will be open and...
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What to do in Tallinn during Easter? Good Friday (30 March) and Easter Sunday (1 April) are public holidays in Estonia, which means some changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s...
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What to do in Tallinn on Independence Day? 24 February is Estonian Independence Day and a public holiday, which means some changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s partners. Several...
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Events from March until May Springtime brings evidence of the fact that Tallinn is a true melting pot of music – numerous festivals will kick off presenting music from different...
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Christmas and New Year with Tallinn Card The coming Christmas holidays and New Year bring changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s partners. Several places will be open and welcoming...
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VisitTallinn Christmas Calendar 2017 spreads the joy with special gifts from Tallinn Card partners VisitTallinn and Tallinn Card have created a unique Christmas Calendar to spread the joy and bring something special to each day from the 1st...
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From central Tallinn to the airport – by tram You can now reach Lennart Meri Tallinn International Airport by tram! After two years, the reconstruction of the tram lines in Tallinn has come...
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What to do in Tallinn on Day of Restoration of Independence? 20 August is a public holiday (Day of Restoration of Independence: End of Soviet rule) in Estonia, which means some changes to the opening hours...
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SEB Tallinn Marathon gets a new course! The SEB Tallinn Marathon will be surprising participants this year with a brand new route and an evening start for the 10 km race. The three-day...
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What to do in Tallinn on Victory Day and St. John’s (Midsummer) Day? Victory Day (23 June) and St. John’s Day (24 June) are public holidays in Estonia, which means some changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s...
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VisitTallinn presents new destination video Visit Tallinn has published a brand new video clip revealing the reasons for people’s love for Tallinn. Take a look, share the video and share...
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What to do in Tallinn on Pentecost Sunday? 4 June is a public holiday in Estonia, which means some changes to the opening hours of Tallinn Card’s partners. Several places will be open...
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Summer events in Tallinn The cultural calendar for Tallinn this summer is full of music and open-air events. The jewel in the crown of all of the events taking place...
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VISIT TALLINN BLOG (27)

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Public holidays in Estonia Besides actual public and national holidays, Estonians also celebrate - Valentinipäev or Sõbrapäev, Valentine’s Day, February 14th- Vastlapäev,...
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Christmas fairs in Tallinn St. Martin's Fair08.-11.11.2018Saku SuurhallSt. Martin's Fair has the honour to open the season of Christmas fairs in Tallinn. The largest handicraft...
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Museums where you can spend a whole day Estonian traditions, old buildings, handicraft and culture are waiting for you at the Estonian Open Air Museum in Rocca al Mare. The museum is...
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Best spots for picnics Estonian Open Air Museum is located by the sea in beautiful Rocca al Mare neighborhood. The museum presents life in Estonian villages in the...
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Top events in December Christmas Village at the Estonian Open Air Museum15.-16.12.2018Estonian Open Air MuseumGet to know the Estonian Christmas traditions at the Estonian...
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How to celebrate St. John’s Day like a true Estonian In Estonia, the Midsummer festivities are as popular as Christmas, and probably just as important.
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Top events in November Preparations for St. Martin’s Day04.11.2018Estonian Open Air MuseumPrepare for a traditional Estonian folk celebration, St. Martin’s Day, together...
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Top events in September Tallinn Design Festival10.-16.09.2018Tallinn Design Festival introduces the ideas behind the future design and meditates upon the changes which...
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TOP events in June St. John’s Day Celebrations23.06.2018Estonian Open Air MuseumOn the whitest and most beautiful night of the year the Estonian Open Air Museum...
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TOP events in February Chinese New Year’s celebrations02.02.2019 12:00-18:00Freedom SquareA big concert, performances, exhibition and ice-sculptures wait for you at...
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TOP events in January Seto and Peipus-Russian Christmas Celebration 05.01.2018 11-15Estonian Open Air MuseumTraditionally the Slavs and Orthodox Setos celebrate Christmas...
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TOP things to do in Rocca al Mare Estonian Open Air Museum is one of the most beautiful areas in Tallinn – a traditional Estonian village by the sea. The museum has old houses...
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How to celebrate Easter like a true Estonian Like any other holiday, Easter is also a feast of good food. There will be meat on the table, and of course dishes made with eggs or quark. Estonians...
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100 things you should do in Tallinn in 2018 Refresh and recharge yourself in Tallinn. These attractions will help you find new perspectives of looking at art, objects, views and life. Take...
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Game of Thrones and the Seven Kingdoms in Tallinn „Before the Seven Kingdoms, before the Iron Throne, there was Dorne.” – Ellaria SandDorne and the Dornish people are culturally and ethnically...
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TOP events in March Shrovetide 03-05.03.2019Open Air MuseumOn Shrove Tuesday (5.03), we say goodbye to winter and start the Lenten period. This means celebrating...
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How to use public transport in Tallinn Using the public transport in Tallinn is easy, once you get the hang of it. There are four types of tickets and four types of vehicles. We will...
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How to celebrate Estonian Independence Day in Tallinn like a true citizen Must-visit-tip: At 12 p.m, the Defence Forces’ parade kicks off on Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak), with soldiers and most of the country’s...
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TOP 5 picturesque cafés and restaurants outside the city centre Tallinn is a small and compact city. Everything is close by and you can walk to all the main sights, restaurants and museums. But there are some...
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TOP events in May European Day09.05.2019Vabaduse väljakEuropean Day celebrations in Tallinn bring together embassies and international organisations based in Estonia,...
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Daytrip from Tallinn to Narva Narva Castle and BastionsNarva Castle has been standing tall by the Narva River since the 13th century. The castle’s Tall Hermann Tower offers...
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Daytrip from Tallinn to Tartu Tartu Old Town and the University of TartuTartu is the perfect destination to explore on foot. Just stroll on the streets of the city centre...
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Tallinn's delicious cakes and pretty cafés Carmen Café was born out of the Carmen Catering business, and has gained huge fame among locals. The first café, opened in 2014, is located in...
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Daytrip from Tallinn to Haapsalu Haapsalu Railway StationHaapsalu Railway Station, located next to the bus station, is the perfect spot to start exploring the town. The railway...
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Why organise your event in Tallinn? House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads (Mustpeade Maja)The House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads is one of the oldest and most famous building...
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The Singing Revolution - How Estonia restored its independence The spontaneous Night Song Festivals started at the Tallinn Town Hall Square during the Old Town Days. The Town Hall Square is the beating heart...
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How to celebrate Christmas like a true Estonian Estonians love Christmas. It is the number one holiday of the year. Christmas is celebrated from 24 to 26 December and the right way to spend...
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Tallinn Card Plastic Card Tallinn Card Plastic Card is a contactless card for attractions, which you can buy from many different places in Tallinn (and beyond) and can...
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Tallinn Card Mobile Ticket Tallinn Card Mobile Ticket is a sightseeing ticket based on a QR code, which you can buy from the Tallinn Card online shop and either use on...
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MEETING PLANNER (4)

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Tallinn Open Top Tours The open-top bus tours operated by CitySightseeing take you to most of Tallinn's key sights, and you can get on and off as often as you like at the stops along the route.
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Viimsi Open Air Museum The open air museum situated on the romantic coast of Viimsi provides a glimpse into the ancient everyday life of the coastal folk.
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Estonian Open Air Museum At this outdoor museum, arranged like an old village, conferences and events can be held in two genuine 19th-century buildings.
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Estonian Maritime Museum – Fat Margaret's Tower Fat Margaret's Tower is closed for renovations! Reopening late 2019. The maritime museum makes its home in a nearly 500-year-old artillery tower.
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