Estonia — Media Gallery

A Town Hall on the central square of Tallinn was first built at the beginning of the 13th century; the current structure is a reconstructed version dating to 1404. The building functioned as the city's administrative center for some 500 years; today it serves as a reception hall for visiting dignitaries and as a tourist destination site.

Toompea Castle in the upper town of Tallinn is the home of the Estonian Parliament - the Riigikogu.

Skyline of the lower town of Tallinn as seen from Toompea, the hill that makes up the upper town.

Another view of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn - this time on a rainy day.

The Cathedral of Saint Mary in the upper town of Tallinn is also known as the Dome Church; it is the oldest church in the city dating to ca. 1219.

Rooftop view of the lower town of Tallinn as seen from the upper town. The prominent church is that of Saint Nicholas, originally built in the 13th century. Partially destroyed by Soviet bombing during World War II, the church was restored and is today used as an art museum and concert hall.

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