The city is extremely old. Unlike many cities of its age it not only still has its original city walls but is also a functioning city within those walls. The walls two or three stories high, surround stone buildings with tiny windows and thick walls reaching to a castle and church at the high point of the city.
Even more charming was the pastel stucco fascades on these old, otherwise gray, stone buildings.
Many of the streets, narrow, spiraling, and too steep even for cars, revealed shops, café’s, galleries, offices and home. The cobble stones and the grade forces a careful step.
Where the streets opened up there were large cafés and kids in medieval garb selling fresh baked bread, still warm, and ripe strawberries.
I am not sure I would consider Tallinn a destination, as it is a long way to travel and I don’t know if there is much more to do. But if the opportunity arises, I highly recommend it a couple days wandering the old city.
It was an delightful highlight.
2 comments:
Wow, those buildings are gorgeous. Thanks for the pictures!
Now how about a picture of you in your Love Boat uniform!!!!!!!!!
i too have been waiting for that loveboat uniform shot.... no excuses.
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