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    Danish King's Garden

    Danish King's Garden is just next to Toompea, on the slope facing St. Nicholas Church. According to an old legend, this is the spot where a flag descended from the sky during the Danish invasion, and it was this flag that turned the course of the battle in favour of King Valdemar II. Later, the flag became the national flag of Denmark. The sculpture Tuli lipp ('The Flag Descended') speaks of this legend. There are other legends about this garden. However, it was the Danish reign that lasted for over a century in Tallinn and Northern Estonia that gave the name to the garden. The sculpture of three monks, which stands in the garden, is complemented by a light installation and an information board on the city wall.  Interesting fact: every year on the 15th of June, Dannebrog or the Day of the Danish Flag is celebrated in the garden.
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    • Just a walk by

      tripadvisor rating 3 of 5
      October 23, 2022 By Dave48838

      This is a garden along an old wall. It is a nice rose garden but not very large. It is not a historical garden and does not date back to Danish kings. I can't remember why it got the name. If you... Read more comments

    • Even more beautiful from the coffee shop in one of the towers 🥳🎊🙏🏼 (paying entrance)

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      June 14, 2022 By DrSoulpr

      It is free to see the garden, although I first saw if from the coffee shop windows on one of the towers and looked even better from above 🥳😬🙏🏼. Part of the Free Tallinn Tour (tips highly... Read more comments

    • Very peaceful

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      August 28, 2020 By Paul R

      A peaceful and beautiful place to sit and The White Monk terrace next to it is a good place for lunch if you are visiting Kiek in die Koch and as an alternative to their rather soulless cafe (we went... Read more comments