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.
Tallinna Raekoja Plats
Landmark · TallinnFree entryRaekoja 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…
Read our full guide →Tallinn Town Hall
Landmark · TallinnFree entryTallinn Town Hall is a striking Gothic building that has been the heart of the city's civic life since the 13th century.
Read our full guide →EstAdventures
Landmark · TallinnEstAdventures is a premier tour operator based in Tallinn, Estonia, consistently ranked as the #1 tour experience in the city.
Read our full guide →Tallinn Town Wall
Landmark · TallinnFree entryThe Tallinn Town Wall is one of the best-preserved medieval fortifications in Europe, encircling the historic Old Town.
Read our full guide →St. Catherine's Passage
Landmark · TallinnFree entrySt. Catherine's Passage is a charming medieval alley tucked away in Tallinn's Old Town, offering a quieter alternative to the bustling main streets.
Read our full guide →Peapiiskopi Kirik
Landmark · TallinnFree entryPeapiiskopi Kirik, officially St. Mary's Cathedral (Toomkirik), is the oldest church in Tallinn, dating back to the 13th century.
Read our full guide →Viru Gates
Landmark · TallinnFree entryThe Viru Gates are a iconic entry point into Tallinn's medieval Old Town, consisting of two round towers built in the 14th century.
Read our full guide →Town Hall Pharmacy
Landmark · TallinnFree entryThe Town Hall Pharmacy, or Raeapteek, is one of Europe's oldest continuously operating pharmacies, dating back to the early 15th century.
Read our full guide →Long Street (Pikk tanav)
Landmark · TallinnFree entryLong Street (Pikk tänav) is one of Tallinn's most historic thoroughfares, stretching through the heart of the Old Town.
Read our full guide →Viru Square
Landmark · TallinnFree entryViru Square is a central hub in Tallinn, Estonia, located at the entrance to the Old Town.
Read our full guide →Tales of Reval
Landmark · TallinnTales of Reval is a guided walking tour that delves into the rich history and folklore of Tallinn, formerly known as Reval.
Read our full guide →Viewing Point Kohtuotsa
Landmark · TallinnFree entryViewing Point Kohtuotsa is one of the most popular lookout spots in Tallinn, perched on the Toompea Hill in the heart of the Old Town.
Read our full guide →Patkuli Viewing Platform
Landmark · TallinnFree entryPatkuli Viewing Platform is a must-visit spot in Tallinn's Old Town, perched on the limestone cliff of Toompea Hill.
Read our full guide →Russalka
Landmark · TallinnFree entryThe Russalka monument, perched at the crossroads of Pirita Tee and Narva Maantee, is one of Tallinn's most iconic sculptures.
Read our full guide →Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Landmark · TallinnFree entryThe 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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