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    St Catherine's Passage

    Catherine's Alley, formerly known as Monk's Alley, winds its way from Vene Street past the southern end of the Dominican monastery to Müürivahe Street. St Catherine's church, which lent the alley its name, is thought to have been built more than 700 years ago. The southern side of the alley is lined with predominantly 15th-17th century buildings. The alley as a whole retains its medieval charm and was last restored in 1995. A number of handicraft workshops can be found here, in which you can watch the artists at work such as creating ceramics, hats, glass, and more.
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    • A picturesque medieval street.

      tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      October 25, 2023 By TheShis

      This is quite a picturesque medieval street with arches and small coffee shops along its sides. It's well worth a quick visit while in the old city.

    • Historical and quaint

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      September 10, 2023 By Brittany_11_10

      Historical, quaint, easy to find, and doesn't take a lot of time to stroll through. In addition to the ubiquitous shops that are spread throughout Old Town (glass and ceramics, here), there are... Read more comments

    • Medieval Charm

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      August 24, 2023 By chrissieb94

      The Passage gets its name from St Catherine’s Church , which is part way along the passage. It’s very characterful and was restored in the 1990s. On one side you will find some former tombstones... Read more comments