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Hellemann Tower and Town Wall
Today, Hellemann Tower at the end of Müürivahe street is home to an art gallery and an inn. The nearly 200-metre-long old defence wall is also open to the visitors which connect Hellemann Tower with Munkadetagune Tower. Visitors can look out from the wall and view the city of Tallinn.
Climbing up the steep stairs, you will arrive at the attic, which opens up as a viewing platform, so is definitely worth taking a walk along the defensive walls.
Hellemann Tower is said to be named after Helle Holleman, a citizen of Tallinn who lived nearby. In the Middle Ages, the strategic location of the tower, in the immediate vicinity of the Viru Gate, played an important role.
Hellemanni torn and the city wall are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting Tallinn’s exceptionally well preserved medieval Hanseatic town and the historical value of its fortifications.
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tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Hellemann Tower is located near Viru Gate. You can climb the stairs to the viewing platform and walk along the defensive walls. The entrance fee is €4.00, and it appears that payment is accepted in... Read more comments
A medieval experience
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5You can walk along the outer walls of what used to be the fortification of medieval Tallinn. The walkway offers an elevated view of the Old Town, with windows along the walls facing outside the city... Read more comments
Old tower
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5A fairly tall medieval tower that was part of the defensive system of the old city. It is now beautifully renovated and worth climbing for a panoramic view of part of the city.
