Tallinn Town Hall Square
Town Hall Square has been a marketplace and the centre of this old Hanseatic town since the Middle Ages. It became the centre of the Lower Town at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries.
As a square, it plays an important role today as well. In summer it is filled with outdoor cafes, it plays host to the Old Town Days and other medieval festivals, and is also a venue for open-air concerts, fairs, and more. In winter it becomes an enchanting Christmas market, the centrepiece of which is a towering spruce tree. The tradition of celebrating Christmas festivities here dates back to 1441 when the Brotherhood of the Blackheads are thought to have erected the world's very first Christmas tree.
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Clean
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5A big square, has many restaurants. And the square is clean. This is a must visit, u can’t miss this place!
One of the very prettiest…
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5…central squares I have been lucky enough to visit in Europe. It has a toy town feel but isn’t overly twee, plus it ‘s great no matter what time you are here. Best time is early morning though: you... Read more comments
Lovely old square, the heart of Tallin.
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5The square is very attractive. It is pleasant and interesting to walk around it, sit on nicely arranged benches or just chill in one of inviting cafes and restaurants.
