Architectural sights

Tallinna alumine tuletorn

Tallinn, Harjumaa

The decision to build the front lighthouse (originally Katharinenthal, also known as North, Lower or White lighthouse) near the Tallinn (Reval) Naval Barracks was taken by the Russian Admiralty in 1805. The initial stone light- house was completed in 1806 and plastered white. Although the house itself was only a two storey...

Tallinna Keskaegsed Elamud

Tallinn, Harjumaa

Tallinna Linnamüür

Tallinn, Harjumaa

With nearly 2km of its original city wall still standing, Tallinn boasts one of Europe’s best preserved medieval fortifications. The portion of the wall that’s open to the public is the one that connects Nunna, Sauna and Kuldjala towers. Visitors can climb up and imagine what it felt like to guard the town against would-be...

Tallinna sihi ülemine tuletorn

Tallinn, Harjumaa

Tallinnamadala tuletorn

The lighthouse of the Shoal of Tallinn (the lighthouse Revelstein, Revalstein)is located in the Gulf of Finland, in 7,5 miles to North from the Aegna island, in the shoal, which is named as the lighthouse, and warns ships about dangerous shoals in the Gulf of Finland and in the Giulf of Tallinn. The shoal which is located on...

Tammistu Mõis

Tartumaa

Tammistu Manor was created at the start of the 18th century when it was separated from Kavastu Manor. The manor has had many owners during its history. It was owned by Gustav von Rathlef before its expropriation in 1919. The Estonian Agrenska Fund operates in the manor.

Tartu Neobaltia Hoone

Tartu, Tartumaa

Tartu Pisa Torn

Tartu, Tartumaa

Tartu Puitmaja

Tartu, Tartumaa

A one-storey log house with attic rooms and a rectangular ground plan catches the eye when you walk past Tartu Jaani Church. The house was renovated in 1970.

Tartu Raekoda

Tartu, Tartumaa

Tartu Toomkiriku Tornid

Tartu, Tartumaa

Towers of Tartu Cathedral are opened for visitors from April to November. Besides beautiful views from two observation platforms of the cathedral to Tartu and its neighbourhood, visitors can also make acquaintance with Old- Livonia, one of the most outstanding brick- gothic buildings.

Tartu Vana Anatoonikum

Tartu, Tartumaa

Tartu Von Bocki Maja

Tartu, Tartumaa

You will certainly notice the Von Bock House (1780) at Ülikooli 16 in the centre of Tartu, which used to belong to Oberst MJ von Bock. The University of Tartu bought the building in 1839. The house was renovated and reopened in 2007. There is a mural that depicts the main building of the University of Tartu on the building’s...

The Building Of Higher Girls' School

Pärnu, Pärnumaa

It was built in 1864-1866 for the Higher Girls School of Pärnu and was used by the school until their new building was completed in 1902. In 1904-1910, an annex was built for a pharmacy; the furniture of the latter dates from 1930-1931 and was designed by O. Siinmaa. It accommodated the main office of narrow gauge railways at...

The Building Of Türi Gymnasium

Türi, Järvamaa

The first records of schooling in Türi date back to the 17th century. On 1 August 1924 a new building of Türi Horticultural Gymnasium was opened. In 1932 – 1940 it worked as an establishment where growing plants was taught as a part of gardening classes. Students could follow plant development even in winter time, because a...