Estonia

15 Best Landmarks in Estonia

The landmarks travelers rate highest across Estonia, with what makes each worth the trip.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 383 tracked places in Estonia. Updated monthly.

  1. Tallinna Raekoja Plats

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    Raekoja plats, Tallinn's Town Hall Square, is the magnificent medieval heart of the Old Town, a wide cobbled plaza ringed by pastel merchant houses and dominated by the Gothic Town Hall, the only…

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  2. Tallinn Town Hall

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    Tallinn Town Hall is a striking Gothic building that has been the heart of the city's civic life since the 13th century.

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  3. EstAdventures

    Landmark · Tallinn

    EstAdventures is a premier tour operator based in Tallinn, Estonia, consistently ranked as the #1 tour experience in the city.

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  4. Tallinn Town Wall

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    The Tallinn Town Wall is one of the best-preserved medieval fortifications in Europe, encircling the historic Old Town.

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  5. St. Catherine's Passage

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    St. Catherine's Passage is a charming medieval alley tucked away in Tallinn's Old Town, offering a quieter alternative to the bustling main streets.

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  6. Peapiiskopi Kirik

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    Peapiiskopi Kirik, officially St. Mary's Cathedral (Toomkirik), is the oldest church in Tallinn, dating back to the 13th century.

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  7. Viru Gates

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    The Viru Gates are a iconic entry point into Tallinn's medieval Old Town, consisting of two round towers built in the 14th century.

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  8. Town Hall Pharmacy

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    The Town Hall Pharmacy, or Raeapteek, is one of Europe's oldest continuously operating pharmacies, dating back to the early 15th century.

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  9. Long Street (Pikk tanav)

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    Long Street (Pikk tänav) is one of Tallinn's most historic thoroughfares, stretching through the heart of the Old Town.

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  10. Viru Square

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    Viru Square is a central hub in Tallinn, Estonia, located at the entrance to the Old Town.

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  11. Tales of Reval

    Landmark · Tallinn

    Tales of Reval is a guided walking tour that delves into the rich history and folklore of Tallinn, formerly known as Reval.

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  12. Viewing Point Kohtuotsa

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    Viewing Point Kohtuotsa is one of the most popular lookout spots in Tallinn, perched on the Toompea Hill in the heart of the Old Town.

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  13. Patkuli Viewing Platform

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    Patkuli Viewing Platform is a must-visit spot in Tallinn's Old Town, perched on the limestone cliff of Toompea Hill.

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  14. Russalka

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    The Russalka monument, perched at the crossroads of Pirita Tee and Narva Maantee, is one of Tallinn's most iconic sculptures.

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  15. Tallinn Song Festival Grounds

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    The Tallinn Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak) is an iconic open-air amphitheater located about 2 km from the city center.

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Good to know

What is the best-known of the landmarks in Estonia?

Tallinna Raekoja Plats in Tallinn is the most reviewed, with 4,822 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Estonia's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?

EstAdventures in Tallinn rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 1,245 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

Are any of these landmarks free to visit?

Yes, 13: Tallinna Raekoja Plats, Tallinn Town Hall, Tallinn Town Wall and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.

How is this list of landmarks ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 383 tracked places in Estonia. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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