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Viru Gate
The barbican of Viru Gate was part of the defence system of the Tallinn city wall built in the 14th century.
A couple of centuries later, it already had 8 gates that consisted of several towers and curtain walls connecting them. The main tower of a gate was always square and the barbicans were equipped with one or two small round towers.
As the entrances to the Old Town were widened, several gates were demolished. The Viru Gate had to pay its dues to a horse-drawn tram route that connected the Old Market with Kadriorg.
However, the corner towers were preserved. Also, you can still see a part of the bastion that is called Musumägi. Viru Street with its many shops and restaurants has become one of the busiest pedestrian streets in the Old Town.
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Leading from the Harbor
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5These are the main gates to the old town, leading from the harbor area into the old city. The turrets are handsome and photogenic. The gate area is somewhat wide and once inside you are greeted by... Read more comments
Viru Värav - Virus Gate
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5This eastern part of the city's fortress wall, which is crossed by one of the main streets of the old city of Viru, is impressive for its two watchtowers, called gates. It is believed that these... Read more comments
Really quite an entrance.
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5This entrance to Tallinn is the city gate, because it basically outlines the beginning of the old city! Being the first thing I saw of the city, it struck me because it seemed lit and with snow a... Read more comments
