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Linnahall

Tallinn's Linnahall is an architectural gem with an exciting history.

Linnahall was used for the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics. The building's exterior is reminiscent of ancient Mayan pyramids and the old Swedish-era bastions surrounding Tallinn's Old Town.

The building's seaside location and Linnahall's proximity to the port have made it an important landmark for Tallinn's residents.

You can walk around the outside and enjoy the view from atop Linnahall, but you can only go inside on a guided tour.

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  • Linnahall exploring tour

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    August 4, 2025 By Roving47492559122

    I went on a guided tour of Linnahall by the Estonian centre for architecture. I have always been curious and fascinated by Linnahall and went to experience it and learned so much from the history and... Read more comments

  • Dystopia Revisited

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    June 20, 2025 By 256ulrikp

    Concrete Soviet Horror! Worth while if you are fascinated by ugliness and desolate dystopian musings. You will be happy to leave.

  • Absolute Brutality

    tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
    March 13, 2025 By Li S

    What an absolute beast. Losing a star because one can't view inside. It's be nice if they had a gallery, or the guard just let you see a bit of it etc. But we loved it. It was grey and sub-zero... Read more comments