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Town Hall tower
Town Hall tower was built at the same time as the building itself, between 1402 and 1404.
Soldiers of the town hall used to keep watch there. In the event of a fire or other accidents, an alarm was triggered, which can now be heard at every hour.
During the summer, visitors can enjoy the views that the tower has to offer. To reach the balcony (at 34 metres high), one must conquer 115 steps. The higher you get, the steeper and taller the steps will be.
The weather vane Old Thomas was placed at the top of the tower in 1530 and it guarded the city until 1944. The current weather vane dates back to 1996. Old Thomas I is enjoying his retirement in the basement of the Town Hall.
Soldiers of the town hall used to keep watch there. In the event of a fire or other accidents, an alarm was triggered, which can now be heard at every hour.
During the summer, visitors can enjoy the views that the tower has to offer. To reach the balcony (at 34 metres high), one must conquer 115 steps. The higher you get, the steeper and taller the steps will be.
The weather vane Old Thomas was placed at the top of the tower in 1530 and it guarded the city until 1944. The current weather vane dates back to 1996. Old Thomas I is enjoying his retirement in the basement of the Town Hall.
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Completed in 1404
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Tallinn Town Hall is one of the oldest city halls in Northern Europe. It was completed in 1404. It has magnificent Gothic arches wood carvings, tapestry, and paintings.
Only opens during the summer months.
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Stunning Gothic architecture with construction history dating back to the 13th century. It was first mentioned in 1322 and reached its final size in 1404, during the height of the Hanseatic city. You... Read more comments
Off-season reservation required
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5The Tallinn town hall was used until 1970, but still used for other municipal duties. The exterior and interior were restored to their medieval glory, giving you the impression that you slipped back... Read more comments
